An Nguyen Ruda

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

For over twenty years, An Nguyen Ruda has been a trusted attorney specializing in employment and labor law matters. With extensive experience as a seasoned lawyer at Bartko Zankel Bunzel & Miller, A Professional Corporation, she serves the residents of San Francisco, California. Her comprehensive range of services encompasses advisory, counseling, collective bargaining, and litigation, all geared towards finding effective resolutions. She boasts a proven track record of achieving outstanding outcomes in high-stakes litigation for her clients.

In her role as co-chair of the labor and employment practice group, Ms. Ruda employs a problem-solving approach to address her clients’ personnel challenges effectively. She places a high value on establishing enduring legal and business partnerships and places a priority on providing compliance reviews and strategic guidance from the start, thereby reducing the need for costly litigation down the line. She also derives immense satisfaction from witnessing her clients’ growth, considering each litigation-free year as a testament to their achievements.

Following her successful undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, where she graduated with the highest honor, Ms. Ruda pursued her legal education at Santa Clara University School of Law. In 2001, she earned her Juris Doctor degree magna cum laude and subsequently became a licensed attorney in California. Furthermore, she holds the authorization to practice law in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Central, and Eastern Districts of California.

A versatile legal professional, Ms. Ruda’s primary focus lies in traditional labor matters. She has cultivated a strong expertise in negotiating labor contracts, along with providing valuable counsel and representation in court. Her roles have also included serving as the chief negotiator for several significant labor agreements, including numerous master collective bargaining agreements. Her experience spans various industries, and she has successfully facilitated collective labor agreements in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and newspapers.

In recognition of her achievements, Ms. Ruda has been featured in various journals. Additionally, she has taken on the roles of presenter and lecturer at numerous legal seminars and has authored several articles on topics within her field. Before joining her current firm, she gained experience at several boutique legal practices. She is also proficient in the Vietnamese language.