John Monts
Associate
Direct: (619) 833-2730
Email: john@ameskaranjia.com
John Monts represents California employers in all areas of labor and employment litigation, advocating on behalf of employers in harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims. Prior to joining the firm, John worked as an associate attorney for a San Diego-based firm, where he represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a broad array of litigation and transactional matters. John began his legal career as a corporate transactional attorney in the San Diego office of an AmLaw 100 firm, representing both public and private companies in venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory matters.
While in law school, John worked as a research assistant, focusing on the history of securities and tax law. He also worked for the Orange County Public Defender, where he assisted in providing criminal defense for indigent clients accused of felonies.
John is admitted to practice before all California state courts and the federal district courts in the Southern and Central Districts of California.
Education
University of California, Los Angeles, J.D. (2021)
University of California, Davis, B.A. (Economics) (2016)
Admissions
All California state courts
United States District Court for the Southern and Central Districts of California
Experience
Ames Karanjia LLPFebruary 2024 – present
Astuno Sabel, APCAssociate: 2023-2024
Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky & Popeo, P.C.Associate: 2021-2023
Professional Activities
San Diego County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember