Atty. Mary E. Bruno
Mary E. Bruno is the Assistant General Counsel for the firm and is a member of the Firm's Office Firm Counsel and works in the areas of risk management, handling employment, contract, ethics and compliance issues.
American Indian Law & More Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ · 40+ Years Experience
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About Mary E. Bruno at a Glance
Mary E. Bruno is a Shareholder; Assistant General Counsel based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in California (1986), Arizona (1997), and Navajo Nation (2003). Educated at University of Arizona (B.A., 1983) and University of California, Hastings College of the Law J.D. 1986 Phi Delta Phi (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mary E. Bruno
- Mary E. Bruno is the Assistant General Counsel for the firm and is a member of the Firm's Office Firm Counsel and works in the areas of risk management, handling employment, contract, ethics and compliance issues
- Prior to joining the Office of Firm Counsel, Mary worked with the firm's Labor and Employment Law group focusing on advising and representing client companies and managers in all aspects of employment and labor law, including, defense of employment discrimination cases under federal, state, and/or local law, including
- Title VII, Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Arizona Civil Rights Act, the Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act, compliance issues under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Davis Bacon Act
- & the protection of proprietary information and the development of personnel policies, manuals, employment and separation agreements, as well as conducting training and investigations
- Concentrations • Employment and Labor • Federal Indian law • Navajo Nation law Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades • Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law - Management, 2013-2025 • Winner, Arizona Attorney, 'Creative Arts Competition - Fiction,' 2018 • Listed, Chambers USA Guide, National - Employment Law, 2006-2010
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Mary E. Bruno's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mary E. Bruno handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Employment Law in Phoenix
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Phoenix
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Phoenix Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Phoenix-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Phoenix Choose Mary E. Bruno
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mary E. Bruno's practice in the field of employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mary E. Bruno brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, Arizona, and Navajo Nation, Mary E. Bruno can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Mary E. Bruno's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Phoenix
A Phoenix-based practice means Mary E. Bruno attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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