Laura Chooljian
About Laura Chooljian
Laura Chooljian serves as the Executive Director and Senior Wealth Strategist at UBS in Los Angeles, California, a position she has held since 2020. She has extensive experience in private client services, having previously worked as Counsel at Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP and as an Associate at K&L Gates.
Work at UBS
Laura Chooljian has served as Executive Director – Senior Wealth Strategist at UBS since 2020. In this role, she focuses on providing comprehensive wealth management strategies to clients in Los Angeles, California. Her position involves advising high-net-worth individuals and families on various aspects of wealth preservation, investment strategies, and estate planning. Chooljian's expertise in wealth management is complemented by her extensive background in trusts and estates.
Previous Experience in Private Client Services
Before joining UBS, Laura Chooljian worked at Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP as Counsel in Private Client Services from 2014 to 2020. During her six years at the firm, she specialized in trusts and estates as well as charitable entities. This experience allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the legal and financial complexities involved in managing private client portfolios.
Legal Career at K&L Gates
Laura Chooljian began her legal career at K&L Gates, where she worked as an Associate from 2011 to 2014. Her role involved providing legal counsel on various matters, which laid the foundation for her expertise in wealth management and private client services. This experience contributed to her understanding of the legal frameworks surrounding estate planning and asset management.
Education and Expertise
Laura Chooljian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Political Science from UCLA, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. She furthered her education at the University of California, Davis - School of Law, earning her Juris Doctor (JD) from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in wealth strategy and legal services.