Sevan Avakian

Sevan Avakian is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as General Counsel and Partner at Protagonist since July 2022. As Co-Founder of Jordan Avakian Group since January 2017, and previously a Partner at Gould & Ratner LLP, Avakian has extensive experience in advising privately held and family-run businesses on complex corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions and private equity financing. Additionally, Avakian has contributed as a Moot Court Coach at Loyola University Chicago School of Law and held various legal positions, including Associate at AXIA LAW, LLC, and Law Clerk at the Chicago Stock Exchange. Avakian holds a Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and Accounting from Loyola University Chicago.