In addition, Ellia also has experience handling criminal defense for property owners who are charged with misdemeanors for failure to comply with certain property regulations including fire code, building code, health, and housing violations.
Prior to attending law school, Ellia served as press secretary to Congresswoman Jane Harman and communications director to Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, chair of the powerful House Rules Committee. After September 11, 2001, Ellia also worked as the Democratic press secretary to the House Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security.