Ellen L. Schulhofer

Ellen L. Schulhofer

Las Vegas, NV recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP

88 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Corporate Law Corporate Governance Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Las Vegas.

Biography

30 years of experience in corporate and business law in Nevada. Facilitates billions of dollars in transactions on an annual basis. Las Vegas office managing partner.

Ellen Schulhofer serves as corporate counsel to public and private companies in Nevada. Handling a broad range of transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures and secured and unsecured financings, as well as advising on matters of corporate governance, she is one of Nevada’s top corporate attorneys. Ellen’s deep understanding of Nevada corporate, LLC and other business statutes comes from her involvement in drafting them over the last 25 years as a member (and former vice-chair) of the executive committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Nevada.

A significant portion of Ellen’s corporate work is on behalf of the highly-regulated gaming industry. She draws on her three decades of experience to offer counsel regarding the unique challenges facing companies engaged in transactions in the gaming industry.

As a former co-managing partner of Brownstein and a current member of the executive committee, as well as managing partner of Brownstein’s Las Vegas office, Ellen brings leadership and strategic counseling know-how to her daily practice. This coupled with her calm and pragmatic approach is invaluable to both her colleagues and clients. A relationship-builder, Ellen is often the first call a client makes when an issue arises. Ellen’s relationships extend into the community where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the Las Vegas community, serving as a valued board member for several high-profile nonprofit and civic organizations.

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP

88 Best Lawyers awards

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP logo

Overview

  • English

  • University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 1994

  • California, The State Bar of California
  • Nevada, State Bar of Nevada

  • Dean's Council University of Nevada Las Vegas Law School - Member
  • Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce - Trustee
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Clark County Bar Association - Member
  • Springs Preserve Foundation - Board of Directors
  • State Bar of California - Member
  • English
  • California, The State Bar of California
  • Nevada, State Bar of Nevada
  • Dean's Council University of Nevada Las Vegas Law School - Member
  • Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce - Trustee
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Clark County Bar Association - Member
  • Springs Preserve Foundation - Board of Directors
  • State Bar of California - Member
  • University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 1994

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Corporate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Corporate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Corporate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Corporate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Corporate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2009 - Corporate Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Corporate Law, Las Vegas (2026)
  • Corporate Law, Las Vegas (2024)
  • Corporate Law, Las Vegas (2020)
  • Corporate Law, Las Vegas (2017)
  • Corporate Law, Las Vegas (2015)
  • Corporate Law, Las Vegas (2009)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19
Awards:
  • Top Rated Lawyer in Mergers & Acquisitions, American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell™, 2013
  • AV® Preeminent™, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
  • Chambers USA, 2005-2016
  • Super Lawyers, Mountain States, 2007-2016
  • Super Lawyers, Mountain States, Top 50 Women List, 2014-2016
  • Super Lawyers, Mountain States, Top 100 List, 2013
  • Legal Elite, Nevada Business Journal, 2008-2013
  • Women to Watch, In Business Las Vegas, 2009

Additional Information

  • Experience

Nevada counsel to the agents and lenders of the revolving and term loan credit facilities, to the common security agent and to the representatives of the initial purchasers of the notes in connection with the financing of GTECH's acquisition of International Game Technology.

Served as corporate counsel to Wynn Las Vegas in connection with the termination of its credit facility, the related release of liens on its assets and internal corporate restructuring.

Served as Nevada counsel to DCS Business Services, Inc. and issued an opinion to the agents and lenders in connection with an amendment to the client's secured credit facility.

Served as Nevada corporate counsel to Aristocrat Leisure Limited and its Nevada subsidiaries as borrowers and/or as guarantors, under a new multicurrency credit facility and group guarantee.

Issued local Nevada counsel opinion on behalf of LTC Properties, Inc., as borrower, and certain of its Nevada subsidiaries, as guarantors, in connection with an amendment to an existing credit agreement to increase revolving credit commitments and permit future increases, among other amendments.

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