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