Mila Arutunian

Emilia “Mila” Arutunian is the Director of Employment Law Litigation and Personal Injury Relations at Antonyan Miranda, LLP. Before transitioning to plaintiff-side advocacy, Mila spent much of her career defending high-stakes litigation matters—including representing defendants in personal injury actions and defending major employers in cases involving workplace harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Driven by her commitment to justice and her passion for uplifting individuals whose voices often go unheard, Mila ultimately left defense work to build a practice dedicated to representing employees and injury victims. Known for her strict adherence to discipline and her remarkable story of personal and professional growth, Mila has been invited to appear on numerous podcasts and programs to share her journey—from her refugee background, to building her career from the ground up with no connections or resources, to becoming a lawyer who fights relentlessly for what is right. In addition to her litigation work, Mila is also a legal educator and commentator. She co-hosts two podcasts: The Glamorous Grind, produced by Antonyan Miranda, where she explores legal issues and how they intersect with real life, and Punching the Clock, part of the AM Sidebar series, which focuses specifically on workplace and employment law issues. Bilingual in English and Russian, Mila has earned wide recognition for her skill and advocacy. She has been named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Labor and Employment Litigation for four consecutive years (2021–2025). She was selected as a Finalist for the San Diego Business Journal’s Leaders in the Law Awards in 2021, has been recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2021 through 2025, and was honored as one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in both 2024 and 2025.