About Beth Ann

Beth Ann Ross practices employment law in San Francisco, California — As the founding partner at the Law Office of Beth A. Ross, she has been serving clients since 1990. The firm specializes in various aspects of employment law, including arbitration and mediation. With over three decades of experience, Ross has developed a reputation for her expertise in resolving complex employment disputes. Her firm is known for its approach, ensuring that each case is handled with the utmost care and attention. Ross earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 1985.

Prior to that, she completed her undergraduate studies at Wesleyan University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Letters with Honors in 1979. This educational background laid a strong foundation for her legal career, equipping her with critical analytical skills that are essential in her practice. Most of her work involves advising clients on employment contracts, workplace discrimination, and wrongful termination claims. Each case typically progresses through various stages, from initial consultations to negotiations and, when necessary, litigation. In addition to her practice, Ross has been actively involved in legal education. Since 2019, she has served as an adjunct professor, teaching employment law at a local law school.

Previously, she taught civil procedure starting in 1995, sharing her extensive knowledge and experience with the next generation of lawyers. Her commitment to education reflects her belief in the importance of equipping future attorneys with the skills they need to succeed in a complex legal field. Before establishing her firm, Ross worked as a judicial law clerk in 1988. This role provided her with invaluable insights into the judicial process, greatly shaping her work in litigation and dispute resolution. Her experience as a clerk has allowed her to understand the details of court procedures, which she applies in her current practice. In addition to her work as an attorney and educator, Ross has been actively involved in the legal community.

She is an elected fellow of both the Labor and Employment Lawyers and the American Bar Foundation, demonstrating her commitment to her field and her peers. Licensed to practice law in California and New York, Ross's dual licensure allows her to handle cases across state lines. This broader scope of service enhances her ability to advocate for her clients' rights in diverse legal contexts. She remains active in various legal associations, adding to her professional network and staying updated on developments in employment law. With her experience and dedication, Beth Ann Ross continues to be a sought-after attorney in San Francisco, committed to advocating for her clients in the workplace.

Education

University of California, Berkeley School of Law

J.D.

1985

Wesleyan University

B.A. (1983) | Letters with Honors

1979

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Lawyer

The Law Office of Beth A. Ross
2019

Adjunct Professor - Employment Law

University of California, Hastings College of the Law
2019

Adjunct Professor - Civil Procedure

Stanford University
1995

Partner

Leonard Carder LLP
1990

Judicial Law Clerk

U.S. District Court
1988

Accepted Jurisdictions

California
New York

Court Admissions

California Supreme Court State Supreme Court
New York Court of Appeals State Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

employment law arbitration mediation

Legal Services Scope

Initial consultations Negotiations Litigation

Professional Associations

Labor and Employment Lawyers

Elected Fellow Current

American Bar Foundation

Elected Fellow Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 196 Laidley St San Francisco CA 94131