IRENE SCHOLL-TATEVOSYAN
General Counsel
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
Irene Scholl-Tatevosyan comes to California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) from Nixon/Peabody where she was an attorney in the Labor & Employment Practice. She has deep experience in the labor arena, and was the vice president of the Esports Bar Association, showing her deep connection to entertainment and emerging, interactive media.
Now as general counsel for CalArts, Scholl-Tatevosyan is the Institute officer charged with supporting legal matters that arise in the everyday operations of the Institute, from fair use and licensing of materials for instruction and contracts with vendors to ensuring that policies and procedures align with California and US laws.
Since coming to CalArts, Scholl-Tatevosyan has managed myriad labor and employment matters, but importantly, also managed the legal acquisition of another college incorporated in Vermont as a wholly-owned subsidiary; created a novel partnership (including financial and IP considerations) with CHANEL, the second-largest luxury brand in the world with $20 billion annual revenue; and the unionization process of some employees at the College.
In addition to the Esports Bar Association, Scholl-Tatevosyan has assisted in connecting pro-bono legal services for artists; and is an active member of NACUA (the National Association of College and University Attorneys). She is an active supporter of the Armenian community in Los Angeles, of which she and her family have been a part for generations. Scholl-Tatevosyan has a long-standing commitment to the people and communities of Los Angeles.
