April Glatt
Founder & Managing Partner | april@chauvellaw.com | 650-573-9500 | (She/Her)
About April
With over three decades of experience in the legal arena and Founder of Chauvel & Glatt, LLP, April is a recognized authority in employer-side Labor & Employment Law, known for her legal acumen, strategic foresight, and dedication to client success. A trusted counselor, advisor, and formidable litigator, April was honored as one of the 2025 Women of Influence, a testament to her impact, leadership, and exceptional contributions to the legal profession and her community.
April represents employers ranging from innovative startups to established mid-sized companies across diverse industries, helping them navigate California’s highly complex labor landscape. Her deep expertise spans the full spectrum of the employer-employee relationship, including compliance, business strategy, commercial lease negotiations to litigation defense. She is sought after for her ability to proactively mitigate risk while supporting each client’s operational goals, workplace culture, and competitive edge.
From employee handbooks and employment agreements to guiding clients through workplace investigations, harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims, wage and hour issues, and sensitive terminations, April delivers results-oriented counsel grounded in practical business realities of being a California employer. She is a proven advocate in defending employers in PAGA and Class Action matters, with a reputation for achieving favorable outcomes that align with long-term strategic objectives.
April’s clients value her as both a legal partner and a business ally — someone who not only solves legal problems but anticipates and prevents them. Her practice is defined by her extensive knowledge, responsiveness, and a commitment to her clients goals recognizing every client has different needs and different goals.
A respected leader in the legal community, April serves as Co-Chair of the Labor & Employment Section of the San Mateo County Bar Association, where she helps educate and drive discussions amongst employment law practitioners on both sides of the aisle.
Outside the office, April brings her competitive spirit to the tennis and pickleball courts, enjoys watching sports, loves her family time and her daily walks with her dog, Cooper.
