Ellie K. Vilendrer is a versatile professional in the technology sector, with a significant background as a commercial litigator, outside general counsel, and entrepreneur. Her extensive experience informs her role as a private neutral, focusing on resolving complex disputes in a business-oriented manner.
With 19 years of experience in litigating commercial technology disputes, including 13 years running her own law firm, she co-founded a tech company in 2013 that utilized machine learning for mobile app investment predictions. Vilendrer has also served as outside general, intellectual property, and data privacy counsel particularly for med tech and software companies.
Her interest in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) began in law school, where a negotiation course sparked her passion for collaborative problem-solving. After launching her own firm, she began implementing ADR into her practice and transitioned to a full-time private neutral role in 2024 with Signature Resolution.
Vilendrer emphasizes effective dispute resolution and mediates commercial and technology disputes. She serves on several panels at the American Arbitration Association and works as a special master in mass torts involving childhood sexual abuse survivors, an area she finds particularly meaningful.
Her approach incorporates empathy, active listening, and trust-building, often conducting preliminary discussions with attorneys before mediation sessions. Feedback from peers highlights her thorough preparation, insightful questions, and the ability to engage both sides effectively, making her an exceptional mediator.
Attorneys who’ve worked with Vilendrer laud her persistence, emotional intelligence, and ability to connect with clients, emphasizing that her unique approach often leads to successful outcomes.
