Darouian arrives from Ballard Spahr, where he managed complex employment litigation, including cases involving workforces of up to 25,000 employees. His practice spans high-stakes class actions and single-plaintiff disputes, alongside advising Fortune 500 companies and startups on risk management, worker classification, and compensation structures.

Trina Fairley Barlow, co-chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Group, noted that Darouian’s background in California’s challenging regulatory environment will strengthen the firm's national capabilities. Co-chair Kris Meade added that Darouian’s expertise complements the existing team’s work on novel wage and hour litigation. A graduate of Loyola Law School, Darouian is bilingual in English and Farsi.