Ellen M. Bronchetti

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 and rest period premiums, off-the-clock work, unpaid overtime, unreimbursed business expenses and derivative penalties under California law.; Received summary judgment on Equal Pay Act case in the Northern District of California and dismissal of Equal Pay Act case.; Represented transportation company in California and received summary judgment dismissing class and representative PAGA claims post certification of class involving thousands 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 and harassment.; Represented a nationwide retailer before National Labor Relations Board and received dismissal of representation petition.; The above representations were handled by Ms. Bronchetti prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.