Loura Laresa Alaverdi

Loura Laresa Alaverdi was born in Urmia, Iran on January 20, 1976. Her family fled Iran as refugees to Germany in 1985, and in 1988 moved to Los Angeles, CA making the United States their permanent home.

Loura was only twelve years old when she arrived in the United States and quickly learned English, adding to her fluent linguistic repertoire of Aramaic, Farsi, Turkish, and Armenian. She was also able to learn conversational German and Spanish along the way and her expansive knowledge of language was integral in her ability to connect with people and her passion for travel and other cultures.

Loura spent her teenage and young adult years in the Los Angeles area, where she developed a love for tennis, hiking, the beach, and living in a multicultural city with many languages and cuisines. She loved competition in any form; whether it be ping-pong, board games, backgammon, or dominoes – she enjoyed gamesmanship and had fun egging her competition; it was all about the joy of play.

A voracious reader, Loura at a young age would escape into books. Her zest for reading, her intense love of learning and her natural intelligence propelled her to earn straight A’s throughout high school. As a young adult, she studied Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to push herself outside her comfort zone; and took acting classes to expand her creative side. She loved exercise in many forms, from weightlifting, group boot camps, long walks, bike riding, and yoga.

Loura graduated from CSU Northridge in 1998 and went on to earn her law degree, magna cum laude, from Southwestern University School of Law in 2001. She spent her entire career at BakerHostetler LLP, working in their Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and New York offices, and became a partner in 2010. Loura was a member of the Litigation Group and the commercial litigation team. A skilled litigator, Loura worked on several high-profile cases. She was a strategic thinker and her practice focused on civil asset forfeiture, money laundering, RICO, complex international frauds, and disputes involving high level executives. Loura was also a member of the firm’s Diversity Committee.

Although Loura’s life was tragically short, she lived with intention, purpose, and an abundance of joy that impacted those around her. She relished travelling and exploring the whole world but her two favorite places on Earth became Shoal Bay in Anguilla, and Oia in Santorini. She adored her two children, who were the light of her world. As a working mother, she was actively involved with enriching her boys’ lives and balancing out their exposures through thoughtful educational structure and play; all while maintaining her demanding law career.

Perhaps Loura’s greatest gift was her ability to deeply connect with everyone she met. Loura touched many lives and was a great friend to all who knew her. Her positivity was contagious; her radiant energy, beautiful smile, charming personality, and boundless love will be missed by all who knew her. Loura’s legacy will carry on, reminding us that we can choose to live a life filled with meaningful acts of love.

Loura is survived by her husband, Renny Cabreros, and their two sons, Jacob (9) and Lucas (7), who will carry her in their hearts forever and love her endlessly.

A celebration of her life will be held on her birthday, Friday, January 20, 2023 beginning at 10:30 AM at Frank E. Campbell - The Funeral Chapel, 1076 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10028.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in honor of Loura Alaverdi to the Assyrian Children's Choir of the Assyrian Arts Institute. The Assyrian Arts Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (EIN#81-4638366). To make your tax-deductible donation please use this link and pick ‘Assyrian Children’s Choir’: https://assyrianartsinstitute.org/donate

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