Atty. Ellen L. Schulhofer

Atty. Ellen L. Schulhofer

30 years of experience in corporate and business law in Nevada. Facilitates billions of dollars in transactions on an annual basis.

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About Ellen L. Schulhofer at a glance

Ellen L. Schulhofer is a business attorney based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California and Nevada, State Bar of Nevada. Educated at University of California Los Angeles (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Las Vegas) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 30 years of experience in corporate and business law in Nevada
  • Facilitates billions of dollars in transactions on an annual basis
  • Las Vegas office managing partner
  • Ellen Schulhofer serves as corporate counsel to public and private companies in Nevada
  • Handling a broad range of transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures and secured and unsecured financings, as well as advising on matters of corporate governance, she is one of Nevada’s top corporate attorneys
  • Ellen’s deep understanding of Nevada corporate, LLC and other business statutes comes from her involvement in drafting them over the last 25 years as a member (and former vice-chair) of the executive committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Nevada
  • A significant portion of Ellen’s corporate work is on behalf of the highly-regulated gaming industry
  • She draws on her three decades of experience to offer counsel regarding the unique challenges facing companies engaged in transactions in the gaming industry
  • As a former co-managing partner of Brownstein and a current member of the executive committee, as well as managing partner of Brownstein’s Las Vegas office, Ellen brings leadership and strategic counseling know-how to her daily practice
  • This coupled with her calm and pragmatic approach is invaluable to both her colleagues and clients
  • A relationship-builder, Ellen is often the first call a client makes when an issue arises
  • Ellen’s relationships extend into the community where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the Las Vegas community, serving as a valued board member for several high-profile nonprofit and civic organizations

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen L. Schulhofer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen L. Schulhofer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nevada

Practicing law in Nevada. Legal matters in Nevada are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Las Vegas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nevada state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nevada brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Nevada courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ellen L. Schulhofer

Where is Ellen L. Schulhofer's law office located?
Ellen L. Schulhofer's law practice is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm is Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen L. Schulhofer handle?
Ellen L. Schulhofer focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
Where did Ellen L. Schulhofer go to law school?
Ellen L. Schulhofer earned their education at (J.D., 1994).
How can I contact Ellen L. Schulhofer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ellen L. Schulhofer received?
Ellen L. Schulhofer's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Las Vegas); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19.

Education

J.D.
University of California Los Angeles
- 1994

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Las Vegas)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Rated Lawyer in Mergers & Acquisitions, American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell™, 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent™, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA, 2005-2016
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Mountain States, 2007-2016
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Mountain States, Top 50 Women List, 2014-2016
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Mountain States, Top 100 List, 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Elite, Nevada Business Journal, 2008-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Women to Watch, In Business Las Vegas, 2009
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Las Vegas)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Las Vegas)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Las Vegas)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Las Vegas)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Las Vegas)
- 2009

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California
Nevada, State Bar of Nevada

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