An Nguyen Ruda

For more than two decades, An Nguyen Ruda has been a go-to attorney for all matters related to employment and labor law. A seasoned lawyer at Bartko LLP, A Professional Corporation, she extends her service to residents across San Francisco, California. She offers a wide range of services including advice, counseling, collective bargaining and litigation, all aimed at finding effective solutions. Furthermore, she has a proven track record of achieving exceptional outcomes for clients in high-stakes litigation.

As a co-chair of the labor and employment practice group, Ms. Ruda employs a problem-solving mindset to effectively address personnel matters presented by her clients. She values establishing enduring legal and business partnerships and prioritizes delivering compliance reviews and strategic guidance from the outset, thus minimizing the need for costly litigation later. Also, she takes great satisfaction in witnessing her clients' growth and considers each year without employment litigation as a testament to their success.

After the successful completion of her undergraduate studies with the highest honor from the University of California, Berkeley, Ms. Ruda pursued her legal education by enrolling at Santa Clara University School of Law. In 2001, she earned her Juris Doctor magna cum laude and subsequently obtained her license in California. Additionally, she is authorized to practice law before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Central and Eastern Districts of California. 

A multitalented legal professional, Ms. Ruda focuses on traditional labor matters. She has developed extensive proficiency in negotiating labor contracts, in addition to providing valuable advice, counseling and representing clients in court. Moreover, she has held the position of chief negotiator for numerous significant labor agreements, including several master collective bargaining agreements. Her experience spans various industries, having successfully negotiated collective labor agreements in the health care, manufacturing and newspaper sectors.

Recognizing Ms. Ruda’s accomplishments, she was featured in many journals. Further, she has functioned as a presenter and lecturer at numerous legal seminars as well as authored several articles on topics related to her field. Before partnering with her current firm, she worked at several boutique firms. She is also well-versed in Vietnamese.