Atty. Ellen M. Bronchetti

Atty. Ellen M. Bronchetti

Ellen Bronchetti, Co-Managing Shareholder of the San Diego office, represents a range of employers in both employment matters and traditional labor disputes. She litigates on behalf of employers in wage and hour matters, trade secret misappropriation cases, and matters involving whistleblowers, statutory leave, breach of contract claims, and accusations of wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.

San Francisco San Francisco 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Ellen M. Bronchetti at a glance

Ellen M. Bronchetti is a Shareholder based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on employment and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court for the Ea (2003). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Boston College (B.A., 2000). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Law360 Employment Authority Labor Editorial Advisory Board, 2023-2025 •Member, American Bar Association •Member, State Bar of California •Member, Bar Association of San Francisco. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ellen Bronchetti, Co-Managing Shareholder of the San Diego office, represents a range of employers in both employment matters and traditional labor disputes
  • She litigates on behalf of employers in wage and hour matters, trade secret misappropriation cases, and matters involving whistleblowers, statutory leave, breach of contract claims, and accusations of wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation
  • Ellen’s litigation practice spans both state and federal courts, including complex class actions and representative action litigation across the United States
  • Ellen’s traditional labor practice includes representing employers before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in unfair labor practice proceedings and matters related to collective bargaining
  • She also advises Fortune 500 companies on union-management relations, corporate campaigns, and other labor strategy
  • Ellen counsels clients across industries, ranging from health care, hospitality, and transportation to waste disposal and collection, entertainment, and the on-demand economy
  • Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Benchmark Litigation, 'Labor & Employment Star,' 2024 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Labor Law - Management, 2024-2026 •Listed, Lawdragon, '500 Leading U.S
  • Corporate Employment Lawyers,' 2025-2026 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Labor & Employment, 2012-2018 and 2021-2025 •Listed, San Diego Business Journal, '100 Women of Influence in Law,' 2025 •Selected, Daily Journal, “Top Labor & Employment Lawyers in California,” 2020-2021 and 2024-2025 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Northern California Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2013-2018

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Ellen M. Bronchetti's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Ellen M. Bronchetti's law office located?
Ellen M. Bronchetti's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen M. Bronchetti handle?
Ellen M. Bronchetti focuses on employment, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ellen M. Bronchetti practiced law?
Ellen M. Bronchetti has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Ellen M. Bronchetti go to law school?
Ellen M. Bronchetti earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 2000).
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Education

J.D.
Northeastern University School of Law
- 2003
B.A.
Boston College
- 2000

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court for the Ea
Admitted: 2003

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