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05/11/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest Associate Attorney! Kayla Lindberg, Esq. was recently sworn into the Illinois State Bar. Kayla served as Team KD’s Law Clerk for a year. Welcome back, Kayla!

05/01/2026

Happy Law Day! In honor of today, please join us in celebrating KD Partner Elizabeth Al-Dajani, who was recognized as a 2026 Super Lawyer earlier this year. Her recognition reflects her unwavering commitment to delivering thoughtful, strategic, and client-focused counsel.

04/24/2026

Today marks the 111th anniversary of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. We stand in solemn remembrance with Armenians worldwide, while we sound the alarm on the 2023 Genocide of Artsakh Armenians that unfolded under the watch of the international community just three years ago.

Azerbaijan’s ongoing acts - its expansionist threats against the Republic of Armenia, its unlawful detention of Armenian hostages, and its systematic eradication of the indigenous Armenian presence in Artsakh are not isolated provocations - they are acts in furtherance of a Genocidal campaign.

We renew our demand for accountability and justice - anything less sustains impunity. The international community must act with urgency to uphold its obligations and prevent further harm.

04/06/2026

Congratulations to our very own KD law clerk Kayla Lindberg for passing the Illinois bar exam!

01/19/2026

Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today and always. May we live by his words and pursue a world of true peace.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the KD team! Wishing you all a peaceful and relaxing holiday season ahead.

12/08/2025

Clinicians and staff at Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4) have been working without pay for months. C4 employees provide mental health, substance abuse and crisis services to help those in need - and now, Kerkonian Dajani is helping those employees recover their earned wages and benefits.

On November 13, 2025, Kerkonian Dajani LLP filed a collective and class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on behalf of current and former C4 employees. The lawsuit alleges violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Illinois Minimum Wage Law, and the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, stemming from unpaid and significantly delayed wages.

If you would like more information, please contact us at [email protected].

11/09/2025

"Appeasement does not work in the face of genocidal intent."

In September, KD Partner spoke at 's Capitol Hill Advocacy Day that called for accountability for Azerbaijan's war crimes, justice for Artsakh Armenians, and the protection of Armenia's sovereignty.

Today, these words ring truer than ever.

09/15/2025

JUSTICE FOR ARMENIAN PRISONERS. KD Partner Karnig Kerkonian will be in Washington D.C. on September 17, 2025, to speak on the “Justice for Armenian Prisoners” panel, hosted by the Armenian National Committee of America- and the Armenian Legal Center for Justice & Human Rights - .

More information about the panel can be found on the flyer, or by contacting the respective organizations.

09/04/2025

The United Kingdom’s National Contact Point (NCP), a government watchdog overseeing corporate responsibility, has launched an official examination into London-based architectural firm Chapman Taylor for its role in redesigning the historic Armenian city of Shushi, Artsakh.

The investigation follows a complaint filed by international law firm Kerkonian Dajani LLP on behalf of Avan Shushi Partnership. The complaint alleges that Chapman Taylor’s work directly contributed to human rights violations against displaced Armenians after Azerbaijan’s military takeover of Shushi in November 2020.

In its Initial Assessment, the UK NCP determined that all of the cited provisions of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises merit further review and added two additional provisions for consideration. The watchdog noted the seriousness of the allegations, emphasizing the broader human rights implications of corporate activity in conflict zones.

Avan Shushi claims Chapman Taylor moved forward with redevelopment plans despite ongoing rights abuses, even marking Armenian-owned buildings for demolition. “It is imperative that businesses refrain from supporting projects that contribute to human rights violations,” said Alec Baghdasaryan, lead partner of Avan Shushi.

Karnig Kerkonian, co-founder of Kerkonian Dajani LLP, stressed the significance of the decision: “Corporate interests play a fundamental role in green-lighting oppressive regimes. The OECD process is crucial to reminding multinational actors that their responsibilities for human rights extend far beyond balance sheets.”

The NCP has offered mediation between the parties. Should talks fail, it will proceed with a full examination and issue a final determination on whether Chapman Taylor acted in line with OECD guidelines.

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1555 Sherman Avenue #344
Evanston, IL
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(312) 416-6180

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http://www.kerkoniandajani.com/

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