Paul Krekorian’s career has been defined by his proven record of successful, results-oriented leadership in state government, local government, public education and in the private sector. His career in politics, however, was born of humble beginnings in the San Fernando Valley. After attending Cleveland High School in Reseda, Paul graduated from USC and went on to law school at UC Berkeley’s Boalt Hall. For twenty years, Paul had a successful law practice in business litigation and intellectual property law.
In 2006, Paul was elected to the 43rd district in the California State Assembly, launching a magnificent first term in which he authored the highest number of bills signed into law of any freshman legislator. During that first term, Paul's significant legislative successes included legislation that completely revamped and modernized California’s trademark laws, providing California businesses with stronger protections for their intellectual property.
In 2009, Paul was elected to lead Los Angeles' second City Council district. Priorities have been and are steering Los Angeles to a budget surplus and fully restoring neighborhood services. Expanding public transportation infrastructure, including Valley rail and bus service. Creating good jobs with good pay, including keeping film and TV jobs in the Valley.
Paul lives in the San Fernando Valley with his wife Tamar and their three children.
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