Nicole Janigian Simonian
Overview
A highly experienced business, compliance, and global employment lawyer, Nicole has over 20 years of experience working as a strategic advisor for a wide range of clients, from emerging growth companies to Fortune 500 multinational conglomerates, on their market entry and global business expansion throughout Asia (including China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Vietnam and Thailand), the Middle East, Latin America, and Europe.
Career & Education
- University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1995
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D., 1998
- California
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Vice Chair, International Employment Law Committee of the ABA International Law Section (FY2021-2022)
- Board of Directors, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, 2020-Present
- Chair, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Global Initiatives Council, 2020-Present
- Member, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, World Trade Week Committee, 2017-Present
- Member, Pacific Council on International Policy, Future Leaders Program
- Member, Inner City Law Center, Past Board of Directors
- Member, Council of Advisors to the Armenian Community of Hong Kong and China
- Member, Women in International Trade
- Member, Remarkable Women
- Member, Armenian Bar Association
- Member, MAPLE Business Council
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association – Conference of Delegates to the State Bar of California, 2002-2004
- Sustainer, Junior League of Los Angeles
- Moot Court 1L Oral Arguments Judge, UCLA School of Law, Spring 2018
Nicole's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.06.24
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Group Named a Law360 Practice Group of the Year
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Group has been named a Practice Group of the Year for 2023 by Law360.
Press Coverage | 02.22.24
Firm News | 2 min read | 10.05.23
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.07.23
Latinvex Names Crowell to List of Latin America's Top Law Firms of 2023
Representative Matters
- Market entry, international expansion, global supply chain, and e-commerce strategies.
- Mobilizing and managing global workforces in conjunction with companies expanding and increasing their international footprint, including structuring and managing global mobility and expatriate workforces, day to day compliance, strategic alliances, restructuring and reorganizations, outsourcing, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and post-acquisition integration.
- Delivering a holistic legal approach to the management and legal compliance aspects of multi-jurisdictional and cross functional projects involving corporate, international trade, data privacy, employment, and regulatory issues.
- Managing compliance risks for multinational companies regarding cross-border investigations, investment regulations, and data privacy and cybersecurity as applicable to employee data, including training local employees in China and throughout Asia with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Nicole's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.06.24
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Group Named a Law360 Practice Group of the Year
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Group has been named a Practice Group of the Year for 2023 by Law360.
Press Coverage | 02.22.24
Firm News | 2 min read | 10.05.23
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.07.23
Latinvex Names Crowell to List of Latin America's Top Law Firms of 2023
Recognition
- Los Angeles Business Journal: 40 in their 40’s list of influential business owners and executives in the Los Angeles business community, 2022
- Latinvex: Latin America's Top 100 Female Lawyers, 2021, 2022
- Los Angeles Business Journal: LA500 list of the most influential people in Los Angeles, 2020
- Los Angeles magazine: Southern California’s Rising Stars and the Armenian Bar Association: 20 Rising Stars Under 40, 2020
Nicole's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.06.24
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Group Named a Law360 Practice Group of the Year
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Group has been named a Practice Group of the Year for 2023 by Law360.
Press Coverage | 02.22.24
Firm News | 2 min read | 10.05.23
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.07.23
Latinvex Names Crowell to List of Latin America's Top Law Firms of 2023
Nicole's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.06.24
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Group Named a Law360 Practice Group of the Year
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Group has been named a Practice Group of the Year for 2023 by Law360.
Press Coverage | 02.22.24
Firm News | 2 min read | 10.05.23
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.07.23
Latinvex Names Crowell to List of Latin America's Top Law Firms of 2023