About 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. 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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Areas of Law

  • Other 4
    • Labor & Employment
    • Labor-Management Relations
    • Wage & Hour Class and Collective Litigation
    • Restaurant Industry

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Obtained complete denial of class certification in Santa Clara County Superior Court on all claims involving a class of roughly 4,000 employees in a case involving claims of meal
    rest period premiums, off-the-clock work, unpaid overtime, unreimbursed business expenses
    derivative penalties under California law.
    Received summary judgment on Equal Pay Act case in the Northern District of California
    dismissal of Equal Pay Act case.
    Represented transportation company in California
    received summary judgment dismissing class
    representative PAGA claims post certification of class involving thous
    s of workers.
    Represented a nationwide convenience store chain in California federal district court alleging franchisees were misclassified as independent contractors. Claims were dismissed with prejudice.
    Received a complete defense verdict in claim alleging misclassification of supervisors for nationwide transportation company.
    Represented nationwide logistics company in case pending before California Supreme Court alleging misclassification of drivers as independent contractors.
    Received summary judgment for financial institution in claim alleging age discrimination
    harassment.
    Represented a nationwide retailer before National Labor Relations Board
    received dismissal of representation petition.
    The above representations were h
    led by Ms. Bronchetti prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2003, California
    U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    Supreme Court of the United States
    Memberships

    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

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Northeastern University School of Law
    Class of 2003
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Boston College
    Class of 2000
    B.A.
    magna cum laude
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Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Ellen M. Bronchetti is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States District Court for the Central District of California, United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, United States District Court for the Northern District of California, United States District Court for the Southern District of California and United States Supreme Court.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
  • Does this attorney maintain a practice in more than one location?
    Yes, Ellen M. Bronchetti has a presence in San Francisco, CA.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Ellen M. Bronchetti attended Northeastern University School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.