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Mr. Goukassian first interned as an assistant prosecutor in the Genesee County Prosecutor’s office.

In that role, he gained valuable experience issuing warrants, holding pretrial conferences, interacting with state troopers and defense attorneys, and conducting preliminary examinations. This exposure led him to develop an appreciation for those who represent and defend people accused of crimes. From there, Mr. Goukassian clerked for the Honorable Leo Bowman of the Oakland County Circuit Court and gained exposure to a wide range of civil and criminal matters. These experiences during law school helped Mr. Goukassianrealize how hard the best lawyers work to represent their clients and how important every case is.

After graduation, Mr. Goukassian accepted a position at a small firm. There, he handled complex legal matters and gained additional experience in courtrooms all across Michigan. He then joined Michigan Defense Law, where he represented clients in a variety of complex legal matters.

• Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
  J.D.
  2017
• Wayne State University
  B.A.
  2011

Mr. Goukassian graduated Magna Cum Laude from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2017. Mr. Goukassian excelled in law school, receiving Certificate of Merit awards in several areas. Mr. Goukassian served as the president of the Mock Trial board and successfully competed in mock trial competitions. He won the first-year competition and subsequently earned awards including best junior and senior litigator. Mr. Goukassian was also the teaching assistant the assistant dean in criminal procedure.

• Admitted to Practice in All State Courts
• Admitted to Practice in the Eastern Federal District Court of Michigan
• State Bar of Michigan since 2017

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