About Wendy J.
Wendy J. Brenner is a partner at Cooley LLP, a global law firm specializing in technology and life sciences sectors. She has been practicing law for over 25 years, focusing on employment and labor matters. Ms. Brenner is admitted to the State Bar of California. She is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Northern, and Southern Districts of California. Her office is located at 3175 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1130.
Ms. Brenner earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law in 1998. Prior to that, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Stanford University in 1993. During her time at Berkeley Law, she was actively involved in various student organizations and developed a strong foundation in employment law.
Ms. Brenner's practice encompasses a wide range of employment and labor issues, including counseling on human resources matters, workplace investigations, and compliance with state and federal laws. She represents clients in litigation involving harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, breach of contract, retaliation, trade secret theft, and unfair competition. Her experience spans all stages of litigation, from initial case evaluation to trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout her career, Ms. Brenner has handled numerous cases in the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Northern, and Southern Districts of California. She has also appeared before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Her extensive experience includes conducting workplace investigations, advising on employee mobility issues, and representing clients in administrative proceedings before agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the California Civil Rights Department.
Ms. Brenner is an active member of the American Bar Association and the Santa Clara County Bar Association. She has been recognized by The Legal 500 US for her work in workplace and employment counseling. Additionally, she has received the Frances Perkins Public Service Award from the American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law Pro Bono Committee. Ms. Brenner is fluent in English and has a working knowledge of Spanish, enabling her to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
