About
Elena defends some of the world’s most prominent tech companies, and their boards and officers, in high-stakes securities disputes. With a sharp understanding of federal securities laws and the corporate laws of Delaware and Nevada, Elena helps her clients navigate the spectrum of securities-related legal issues: shareholder litigation (derivative and class actions), internal investigations, books and records inspections, and corporate governance challenges. In her corporate advisor role, she focuses on preventing disputes and finding unconventional solutions to cutting-edge corporate problems.
Clients praise Elena’s “analytical and thoughtful perspective”, also noting that, “she is diligent and deliberate in her work and has been a valuable partner as we continue to scale and face ongoing and increasing legal challenges.” One client also mentioned that “Elena has been great at helping translate complex topics into actionable and easy to understand decisions for us.”
Before relocating to our Silicon Valley office, Elena was an associate in New York, where she represented financial institutions and major corporations in complex commercial litigation, cross-border disputes, and government investigations. As a result, Elena brings a well-rounded business perspective to her West Coast practice. Elena has also written many amicus curiae briefs in trial and appellate courts, including the US Supreme Court.
In her spare time Elena enjoys cooking marathons involving Greek and Persian family recipes.
- Alphabet: Elena has defended Alphabet, Google, and their officers in a high-profile shareholder lawsuits.
- Big Tech: Elena has successfully defended Roblox, Supermicro, and other technology companies and their executives in a range of securities class actions, shareholder lawsuits, and books and records demands.
- Life Sciences: Elena represented a major biopharmaceutical company in a post-merger disclosure claim, achieving complete dismissal of all claims by the district court, affirmed on appeal.
- Telecoms: Elena defended a world-leading telecommunications company in a complex cross-border commercial dispute and has represented the largest African telecommunications company in Anti-Terrorism Act lawsuits.
- Advisory and Compliance: Elena advises companies on internal compliance issues, including insider trading, board reporting, and SEC disclosures. She has also conducted internal investigations on behalf of company boards tackling sensitive compliance issues.
- Deal Advice: Elena works closely with Freshfields deal teams across offices and is often called upon to advise on securities law and compliance matters.


Elena Hadjimichael
855 Main Street