RBGG is proud to announce that Lisa Ells has been ranked in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, one of the most prestigious legal directories in the country. Lisa was recognized for her work in the practice area of Appellate Law in California. Her profile on Chambers is here.
Chambers USA ranks the leading law firms and lawyers across the United States. Rankings are determined through rigorous, independent research and in-depth interviews with clients, peers, and industry leaders. The guide recognizes attorneys who demonstrate notable legal expertise, exceptional professional conduct, and outstanding client service.
“Lisa is a brilliant lawyer and a compelling appellate advocate,” said RBGG Managing Partner Gay Grunfeld. “We’re very proud of her and so pleased that she’s been recognized by Chambers for the quality and depth of her work.”
Clients agree, telling Chambers: “Lisa can distill the key issues and prepare persuasive and cogent responsive briefs and oral argument.” Another commented, “Lisa manages matters flawlessly. She’s extremely responsive and works well with clients.”
Lisa maintains a diverse practice, successfully advising and representing clients in a variety of First Amendment, commercial, constitutional law, disability access compliance, land use, attorneys’ fees, employment, legal malpractice, and civil rights matters.
As the Chambers honor highlights, Lisa has deep expertise in appellate law. Lisa has briefed numerous appeals, writs, and dispositive motions in the United States Supreme Court, the Ninth and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the California Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal. She has argued more than a dozen times before the Ninth Circuit and the California Courts of Appeal, and previously clerked on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She serves as a member of the Ninth Circuit Advisory Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, previously served as a Ninth Circuit Appellate Lawyer Representative from 2022-2025, is an elected member of the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers, and serves on the Board of the First District Appellate Project.