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Elisa Cardano Pérez is a member of the firm’s Investment Services group.

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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.

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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.

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Vedder Price Team Wins Significant Asylum Case for Afghanistan Pro Bono Client Who Assisted U.S. Special Forces

Investment Services Regulatory Update October 2023

SEC Staff Issues Risk Alert Regarding the Selection and Scope of Adviser Examinations

Investment Services Regulatory Update November 2023

SEC Adopts Significant Amendments to Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements

SEC Staff Issues FAQs on Tailored Shareholder Reports

Investment Services Regulatory Update June 2024

SEC Adopts Regulation S-P Amendments to Enhance Protection of Customer Information

Investment Services Regulatory Update July 2024

NYSE Proposes to Exempt Registered Closed-End Funds from Annual Shareholder Meeting Requirement

Investment Services Regulatory Update August 2024

SEC Settles Enforcement Proceedings Against Dually Registered Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers for Alleged Violations of Regulation Best Interest

SEC Amends Form N-PORT and N-CEN Reporting Requirements and Issues Guidance on Open-End Fund Liquidity Risk Management Programs

SEC Settles Enforcement Proceedings Against Adviser for Allegedly Misleading Investors Regarding Its Investment Strategy

SEC Settles Enforcement Proceedings Against Investment Adviser Regarding Alleged Misleading Disclosure Concerning Capital Gains Distributions

SEC Grants One-Year Exemption from New Short Sale Reporting Requirements

SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against Investment Adviser Regarding Alleged Failure to Disclose Material Conflicts of Interest and Breach of Its Fiduciary Duty

Investment Services Regulatory Update June 2025

SEC Withdraws Numerous Proposed Rules

Investment Services Regulatory Update November 2025

SEC Staff Issues No-Action Relief Allowing State Trust Companies to Custody Crypto Assets for Registered Advisers and Funds

New SEC Regulatory Agenda Highlights Potential and Pending Rulemaking Topics

SEC Proposes Increases to Small Entity Asset Thresholds for Funds and Advisers

SEC Further Extends Relief from Compliance with New Short Sale Reporting and Securities Lending Disclosure Requirements

Investment Services Regulatory Update January 2026

SEC Proposes Amendments to Form N-PORT Reporting and Extends the Compliance Dates for Prior Form N-PORT Amendments