Application for Appointment to
City Board or Commission
2026 AUG 25 PM 12: 50
Please provide the following information and return this application to the Office of the City Clerk by:
•EMAIL to the Office of the City Clerk at [email protected]; • U.S. MAIL to Office of the City Clerk, 613E. Broadway Suite 110, Glendale, CA 91206-4308; or • FAX to (818) 241-5386
Applicant must be a Glendale resident and registered to vote in the city.
Your application details must match your voter registration information.
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Name of Board or Commission: Civil Service Commission Date:08/25/26 Are you currently serving on this Board or Commission and applying for reappointment? • Yes No
1. Personal
Legal Name:Tigran Tony Pogosyan Date of Birth
Home Address Glendale CA
street address suite / unit # city zip code
Home Phone Number: Cell Phone Number:
Email Address
Number of years lived in Glendale:28
Are you a registered voter in the City of Glendale? (required) * Yes • No Have you previously served on a Board or Commission? • Yes If Yes, what Commission(s) and years did you serve?
I. Education
College: Cal. State University, Northridge Degree:BA
College Western State College of Law Degree: JD
III. Business / Professional Experience
Position:Attorney - Self Employed Company Name:Pogosyan Law Firm, APC Address Glendale, CA
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Telephone Number: Emai
Job Description: Attorney practicing in civil matters, including, but not limited to, business litigation, personal injury and contract disputes.
Design Review Board Candidates Only
Are you a registered architect? • Yes • No Registration Number:_ K-506 (1/25) (over)
IV. Organizations / Civic Activities
List Affiliations: Member of the State Bar of California; Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles; Former Member of the Armenian Bar Association.
V. Qualifications / Experience
List relevant experience and skills: 1999 - Present: Practicing law in California and managing a fully staffed law firm - Self Employed.
2015 - 2022: Adjunct Professor of Business Law at Glendale Community College.
VI. Other Information
(A) Attach a current resume.
(B) Include a brief written statement outlining your views on the roles and responsibilities of this Board or Commission, its key issues, and your goals if appointed. (attach an additional sheet if necessary) (C) If applicable, include the commissions) on which you have served previously and include the time frame. )
K-506 (1/25)
CURRICULUM VITAE
TONY POGOSYAN, ESO.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CA (2015 - 2022) Extensive experience in teaching Business Law:
• Instructed college level "Business Law I" course.
• Developed instructional content focusing on business/commercial law, including, overview of U.S. Jurisprudence, legal ethics, civil procedure, torts, contracts, and • Promoted classroom discussion by suggesting current topics as applicable to covered academic material.
• Participated in and encouraged students to participate in relevant seminars and presentations covering various aspects of Business Law and ethics. • Assisted students in developing analytical skills through writing assignments and classroom discussions.
• Collaborated with other division colleagues to promote Business Law topics and events throughout the semester on campus, such as participating in debates and attending presentations.
• Participated in Business Division meetings and helped developed best practices in integrating textbooks and classroom curriculum.
ATTORNEY, POGOSYAN LAW FIRM, GLENDALE. CA (1999 - Present) Extensive experience in all phases of business and civil litigation:
• Represented numerous corporations and individuals involved in business disputes, including, but not limited to, breach of contract actions, partnership disputes, breach of warranty claims, bankruptcy filings and adversary proceedings.
• Filed and litigated in state and federal court in actions pursuant to California Business and Professions Code and UCC.
• Handled cases in all stages including, pre-litigation, alternative dispute resolution, litigation and jury trials.
• Drafted corporate filing documents, purchase and sale agreements, escrow instructions and settlement agreements.
• Experienced and proficient in insurance law, including, insurance bad faith actions, policy language construction, and insurance coverage disputes.
CURRICULUM VITAE
• Provided pro bono legal services as a public interest law firm for families with financial hardship and the elderly.
• Enforced actions under consumer protection laws including cause of actions under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
• Working knowledge and experience with ICD, CPT, and HCPCS Codes as related to medical procedure billing standards.
• Supervised a full legal staff of associate attorneys, paralegals and secretaries over the course of 22 years on various cases and projects.
• Litigated against and defended various corporations and manufacturers involving product liability claims.
• Handled cases and conducted extensive research involving international law under the Warsaw Convention.
• Litigation experience in Superior Court and California Court of Appeal involving banking laws and regulations.
• Litigation experience in cases involving Constitutional Law and various Civil Rights Acts, including, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act of 1991, and Americans With Disabilities Act.
• Practiced real estate law and conducted trial in partition actions, boundary disputes and eminent domain.
LEGAL ASSISTANT, LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, LOS ANGELES. CA (1997 - 1998)
• Assistant to Deputy District Attorney in the Hardcore Gang Division. • Provided research and clerical support in cases involving hardcore gangs and major narcotics.
• Helped Deputy District Attorney to organize trial documents, including legal briefs, witness and exhibit lists.
LEGAL ASSISTANT, LAW OFFICES OF JIMMY BANDGREN, PASADENA. CA (1996 - 1997)
• Law clerk experience in creditor bankruptcy firm.
• Drafted legal documents, including complaints, discovery, motions and briets in adversary proceedings on behalf of major banks.
• Negotiated settlements with adverse parties.
PRIVATE BANKING OFFICER, WELLS FARGO BANK, BEVERLY HILLS, CA (1989 - 1995)
• Handled all bank related transactions and managed accounts for a portfolio of clients.
• Promoted and sold bank products including, business loans, lines of credit, equity lines, retirement accounts and mutual funds.
• Received recognition for highest sales of investment accounts with obtaining over one million dollars of investment funds within three months.
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION:
JURIS DOCTORATE (1998)
• Western State University College of Law
• Participated and received recognition in mock trials and philosophy of law.
BACHELOR OF ARTS (1994)
• California State University, Northridge
• Major: English (Writing Emphasis)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS:
Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles, State Bar of California, American Bar Association, Glendale Bar Association.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
• Licensed to practice in Superior Court of California, California Court of Appeal, California Supreme Court, United States District Court - Central District of California, United States Bankruptcy Court - Central District of California.
REFERANCES:
Available upon request.
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Brief Statement on
the Glendale Civil Service Commission
I believe the Glendale Civil Service Commission plays a vital role in protecting the integrity, fairness, and professionalism of Glendale's municipal workforce. The merit system must ensure that city employees are hired, promoted, and retained based on ability, training, experience, and performance—not political influence or favoritism.
The Commission also has an important quasi-judicial responsibility in providing employees with a fair and impartial process to appeal disciplinary actions. That role requires legal analysis, independence, consistency, transparency, and respect for both the rights of employees and the interests of the City and its residents.
If appointed, my goals would be to uphold Glendale's strong merit-based civil service tradition, ensure that Commission rules remain fair and clearly applied, and promote accountability while protecting due process. As an attorney for over 27 years and an upstanding member of our community, I have the necessary skills in applying the facts and the law in an impartial and adequate manner. I would also work to ensure that the Commission continues to attract and retain highly qualified employees by maintaining public confidence in a professional, impartial, and effective civil service system.
Ultimately, I believe a strong Civil Service Commission benefits everyone—our employees, our City government, and most importantly, the residents of Glendale who depend on dedicated and capable public servants.
TONY PO