Elisa Cardano Pérez is a member of the firm’s Investment Services group.
She represents U.S.-registered investment companies and their boards of directors with respect to mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (ETF) and closed-end fund regulatory compliance and governance matters under U.S. securities laws. Elisa provides strategic counsel on fund formation and registration, transactions, and operations and compliance, helping clients meet their regulatory obligations while achieving their business goals.
In her pro bono practice, Elisa assists members of Afghanistan’s former all-female special operations unit with asylum claims and represents clients on U-visa petitions. Elisa is fluent in Spanish and Italian and proficient in Portuguese, allowing her to effectively serve a diverse, international client base.
Credentials
Education
- The George Washington University Law School, 2022
- Northeastern University, B.A., 2018
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2022
- District of Columbia, 2022
Languages
- Italian
- Spanish
Insights & Events
Publications
SEC Proposes Amendments to Form N-PORT Reporting and Extends the Compliance Dates for Prior Form N-PORT Amendments
April 3, 2026
Publications
Investment Services Regulatory Update April 2026
April 3, 2026
Publications
SEC Proposes Increases to Small Entity Asset Thresholds for Funds and Advisers
January 28, 2026
Publications
SEC Further Extends Relief from Compliance with New Short Sale Reporting and Securities Lending Disclosure Requirements
January 28, 2026
Publications
Investment Services Regulatory Update January 2026
January 28, 2026
Publications
Investment Services Regulatory Update November 2025
November 14, 2025
Publications
SEC Staff Issues No-Action Relief Allowing State Trust Companies to Custody Crypto Assets for Registered Advisers and Funds
November 14, 2025
Publications
New SEC Regulatory Agenda Highlights Potential and Pending Rulemaking Topics
September 29, 2025
