Ellie K. Vilendrer

Ellie K. Vilendrer is an esteemed mediator and arbitrator, nationally recognized for her leadership as Vice Chair of the American Bar Association’s Section of Dispute Resolution. A dedicated practitioner of ADR over the last several years, Vilendrer serves on the American Arbitration Association’s Commercial, Technology, Healthcare, and Employment Arbitration panels. Vilendrer’s dedication to dispute resolution is further demonstrated through her advocacy in Sacramento for effective mediation practices and as a board member of the California Dispute Resolution Council.

Throughout her eighteen-year career, Vilendrer has built a diverse practice grounded in business litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial disputes. She has also represented employees in wage and hour and discrimination lawsuits, and for over a decade advised private and public medical technology companies as outside general counsel and intellectual property counsel. In addition, Vilendrer has worked with survivors of sexual abuse in high-stakes litigation, both as a neutral and as an advocate, bringing trauma-informed sensitivity and skill to emotionally charged disputes.

Vilendrer holds the distinguished titles of Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) and is the co-author of the privacy law chapter in the Representing the Ongoing Business Deskbook (3rd Edition). In 2013, she co-founded a tech company that pioneered an Artificial Intelligence-powered platform providing predictive insights for app features and marketing campaigns. Her legal and business acumen gives her unique insight into the strategic thinking of both attorneys and business professionals, allowing her to relate to each of their needs and perspectives as a mediator.

Vilendrer’s mediation approach is defined by thorough preparation, active listening, and the establishment of trust with all parties. She excels at navigating complex legal and financial issues, offering candid insights, and fostering creative, collaborative solutions that promote long-term, mutually beneficial outcomes. Her energy, optimism, and steadfast focus on results set her apart in the field.​

Beyond her legal career, Vilendrer and her family have produced award-winning shorts promoting peace and human rights, showcased at the United Nations and international film festivals.