Christina Aghajanian

Christina Aghajanian is a Senior Associate Attorney at Laurel Trust Law LLP. Her practice focuses on comprehensive estate planning, trust administration, wealth preservation, and strategies to minimize estate and gift taxes. Christina is known for her compassionate approach and ability to guide individuals and families through complex personal and financial matters with clarity, empathy, and deep legal knowledge.

Christina earned her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from California State University, Northridge. During college, she was a proud member of the university’s a cappella group, Acasola, performing the National Anthem at her own graduation. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, graduating cum laude. She authored five foreign tax and trade brief publications for Matthew Bender Lexis and contributed a tax article published by National Underwriter.

Prior to joining Laurel Trust Law LLP, Christina gained extensive experience designing and drafting wills and trusts, analyzing taxable events, restructuring and consolidating assets, medi-cal planning, and developing strategic gifting plans. She was named one of the American Academy of Attorneys’ Top 40 Under 40 in 2018 and has been recognized as a Southern California Rising Stars Super Lawyer for seven consecutive years (2020–2026).

Christina lives in La Crescenta, California with her husband, and two sons. Her favorite way to unwind is by spending time in the sunshine with her family, especially on the beaches of Malibu.

Christina has contributed to the broader community through service on the Advisory Council of the LA Philharmonic, and her prior service on the executive board of Glendale Arts and her involvement in the Armenian Women’s Bar Association. She has also appeared as a featured guest on the Apple podcast Money Honeys, offering insight into estate planning and financial protection.

She’s also an avid traveler, always eager to discover new places and cuisines. Her creative side shines through her lifelong passion of the embraces life as a multifaceted journey, weaving together her professional expertise with family, creativity, and curiosity.