She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science (magna cum laude and with honors) from the University of California, Los Angeles. Thereafter, she attended Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, California. During law school, she received the CALI Excellence for Future Award as a recipient of the highest grade in Legal Analysis, Writing, and Skills class. Additionally, she was the recipient of the Dean’s Merit Award for demonstrating academic excellence and being in the top 20% of her class. Mrs. Petoyan received her Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern Law School in May, 2011 and was admitted to practice law in both State and Federal Courts in December, 2011. Mrs. Petoyan worked at Ourfalian & Ourfalian while attending school in various capacities, from December 2005 to December 2011.