Elizabeth Del Cid

Overview

Elizabeth Del Cid is a seasoned litigator with multi-dimensional experience managing complex civil and criminal cases across diverse jurisdictions, including New York, the Midwest, and California. Her practice encompasses the resolution of high-stakes consumer law disputes, civil rights advocacy, labor and employment matters, sex abuse and molestation cases, and significant financial litigation in both federal and state courts and arbitration forums nationwide. Elizabeth also advises corporate directors, officers, and real estate boards, providing strategic counsel in business and condominium disputes.

From case inception through resolution, Elizabeth leads every phase of litigation with smart judgement and meticulous attention to detail. She crafts compelling pleadings, navigates discovery, and excels in both written and oral advocacy. Her track record includes securing favorable outcomes through dispositive motions and skillfully negotiating settlements. Fluent in English and Spanish, she has prepared and deposed a wide range of witnesses for regulatory, compliance, and court proceedings. Elizabeth’s bilingual skills and cultural insight enable her to effectively leverage complex witness interactions and client communications in multi-jurisdictional matters.

Before joining O’Hagan Meyer, Elizabeth sharpened her trial and appellate skills as a partner at national law firms in New York and California. She has represented clients in class actions, business torts, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) claims, fraud, bankruptcy, blockchain, securities, and employment disputes. Her experience extends to drafting and enforcing public policy in California. Since 2016, she has served as an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), further demonstrating her expertise in financial services and dispute resolution.

Elizabeth is recognized for her thought leadership and commitment to the legal profession. She frequently speaks and writes on industry topics in both English and Spanish, contributing valuable perspectives to her field. Her professional achievements have earned her a variety of accolades. This combination of practical litigation experience, regulatory insight, and community engagement distinguishes her as a trusted advocate and advisor for clients facing difficult legal challenges.

Honors, Publications, & Speeches

Honors

• Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2017-20
• Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2021-present
• Latinos 40 Under 40 New York, Negocios Now, 2019
• Winner, YouTube Video on Diversity & Inclusion, National Association of Women Lawyers, 2016

Publications

• Author, numerous articles and blogs regarding child victim rights in English and Spanish, 2020-22
• Author, “Ten Practical Steps to Protect Your Remote Workspace from a Cyberattack and the Exposure of Private Information,” Special Edition of E-Noticias: Response and Activities to Covid-19 Pandemic, Hispanic National Bar Association, May 2020
• Author, “Covid-19 Legal Implications: Cybersecurity and Privacy” with Joseph Facciponti and James Goldfarb, Murphy & McGonigle Client Alert, April 3, 2020
• Author, “Advisor Transitions: Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls” with Andrew Melnick, Charles Schwab Compliance Review, October 16, 2019
• Author, “How to Avoid Liability for Halo Statements” with James Goldfarb and Gaurav Talwar, Law360, July 19, 2018
• Author, “Whether the Failure to Preserve Discoverable Information Will Be Treated as Conduct Subject to Sanction or a Tort Depends on What Remedies Are in Place and Who is the Actor,” Noticias, Hispanic National Bar Association, Fall 2017
• Author, “Revisiting Affiliated Ute: Will It Supersize Leidos?” with James Goldfarb, Stephen Crimmins, and Michael Rella, Law360, May 18, 2017
• Author, “Proportionality Takes Hold In 2nd Circ.: Takeaways For 2017” with Soren Packer, Law360, January 11, 2017
• Author, “New York Proposes Groundbreaking Cybersecurity Regulations for Financial Institutions and Insurers” with Katherine McGrail, Bloomberg BNA, December 5, 2016
• Author, “Spoliation Allegations Spread into Arbitration” with Katherine McGrail, Best Law Firms 2017, 7th ed., Winter 2016
• Author, “Legal Capsule: Elizabeth Del Cid Talks Securities Arbitration,” Inter-American Bar Association D.C. Chapter website, October 26, 2016
• Author, “Cybersecurity Defense: Ways to Ward off a Cyber Warfare Apocalypse at the Office and in Court,” Noticias, Hispanic National Bar Association, Spring 2016
• Author, “Developing a Women’s Initiative That Works,” NAWBO One, National Association of Women Business Owners, February 15, 2016
• Contributor, Calsurance Newsletter, 2014-15

Speeches

• Commentator, multiple press conferences and televised interviews regarding civil and criminal law matters in English and Spanish, 2001-22
• Speaker, “The California Consumer Privacy Act – A New Frontier for Data Privacy in the United States and What to Expect in 2023” CLE with Shahryar Shaghaghi, Lawline, 2022
• Speaker, “Arbitraje y Disputas Financieras” (Arbitration and Financial Disputes) with Zaida Llerena, Manuel Conthe and Miguel Ángel Clare, Capítulo de Panamá del Club Español del Arbitraje y la Comisión de Mediación y Arbitraje del Colegio Nacional de Abogados de Panamá (Panama Arbitration Club and Panama Bar Association), 2020
• Speaker, “You Transitioned to a Remote-Work Environment. Have Your Cyber and Privacy Policies and Practices Moved with You?” CLE/CPE with Shahryar Shaghaghi, Joseph Facciponti, and Ondrej Krehel, Cohn Reznick Advisory, 2020
• Speaker, “The California Consumer Privacy Act – A New Frontier for Data Privacy in the United States and What to Expect in 2020” CLE with Shahryar Shaghaghi and Joseph Facciponti, Lawline, 2020
• Speaker, “Fostering Diverse and Inclusive Cultures in Legal Departments” CLE with Theodore Snyder, Katherine M. McGrail, and Elizabeth Davis, Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., 2020
• Speaker, “Practical Pointers for Creating a More Inclusive Culture Within Legal Communities,” CLE, National Law Institute, 2019
• Speaker, “Understanding the Costs and Complexity of Data-Privacy,” CLE with Shahryar Shaghaghi and Joseph Facciponti, National Law Institute, 2019
• Speaker, “Understanding the Costs and Complexity of Data Privacy Rules and Regulations in the U.S. and Abroad” CLE with Shahryar Shaghaghi, Lawline’s Data Breach and Privacy CLE Event, 2019
• Speaker, “Understanding the Costs and Complexity of Data-Privacy” CLE/CPE with Shahryar Shaghaghi and Joseph Facciponti, Cohn Reznick Advisory, 2019
• Speaker, “Being a First-generation Mexican-American college graduate,” Murphy & McGonigle Community Service Program for St. Ann School and St. Aloysius School of Harlem, 2016-2017, 2019
• Speaker, “Practical Pointers for Creating a More Inclusive Culture Within Legal Communities” with Katherine M. McGrail and Elizabeth Davis, Murphy & McGonigle Breakfast CLE Series, 2019
• Speaker, “Examination of Variable Annuities,” with Andrew Melnick, Independent Broker Dealer Consortium Annual Conference, 2017
• Speaker, “Senior Investors: Litigation Trends and Regulatory Update” CLE with Sharon O’Shaughnessy, Practising Law Institute,2017
• Speaker, “Speaker Series: Elizabeth Del Cid,” University of Minnesota Law School Alumni Association, 2017
• Speaker, “Beware of Spoliation: Civil and Criminal Penalties for Destroying Stale Information” CLE, Hispanic National Bar Association Annual Convention, 2016
• Speaker, “Introduction to FINRA Securities Arbitration” with Richard Berry, Theodore Krebsbach, and Katherine McGrail, Inter-American Bar Association, 2016
• Speaker, “Financial Institutions Claims/Updates in the Securities Industry,” CE/CLE with Samuel Y. Edgerton, III, AIG, 2014
• Speaker, “The Ins and Outs of FINRA’s Broker Expungement Process,” CE/CLE with Samuel Y. Edgerton, III, Professional Liability Attorney Network, 2014
• Speaker, “The Dodd-Frank Act” CLE with Theodore C. Peters, 2013

News

Professional

• Arbitrator, FINRA, 2016 to Present
• Member, Future Leaders Event and Women’s Leadership Forum, SIFMA, 2016-2020
• Member, Financial Women’s Association, 2016
• Member, Law Practice Fellow, 2017-2018, 2020-2021; Division Fellow, 2020-2022; Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy Alumna, 2016; On The Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers, 2018; Diversity & Inclusion Committee Vice Chair, 2017-2022; Book Publishing Committee, 2020-2022; Outreach Committee, 2020-22; Fellows Subcommittee, 2020-2022; Pro Bono Committee, 2020-22; Women Rainmakers Committee, 2017-22, American Bar Association, 2016 to Present
• Member, Top Lawyers Under 40, 2017; Convention CLE Committee, CLE Speaker, Chicago, 2016; Convention Committee, Los Angeles, 2008, Hispanic National Bar Association, 2017

Community

Elizabeth has served as a pro bono attorney for: the New York Civil Courts Help Desk (2016-2017); undocumented immigrants seeking asylum or employment authorization (2018to Present); West Hollywood LGBT Legal Aid (2009); Project Chrysalis for Battered Women (2005-06); and the Disability Rights/IDEA Special Education Law Program (2016). She also served as a judge for the UCLA Moot Court Competitions (2007-10) and was awarded recognition for law-related public service (2005-06). Elizabeth also worked as an intern for the Office of California Assembly Speaker Robert Hertzberg and Assembly Member Lloyd Levine (2000, 2004). She is an alumna and past Board of Directors member for the L.A. Youth Newspaper (1999-2010).