Atty. Kristi Kaye Elder

Atty. Kristi Kaye Elder

Ms. Kristi Kaye Elder is a lawyer practicing general practice, commercial, investigations, white collar and fraud and 2 other areas of law.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (415) 857-9729 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Kristi Kaye Elder at a glance

Kristi Kaye Elder is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Hogan Lovells US LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, class action, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2001), District of Columbia (2002), and California (2004). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2000) and University of Iowa (B.A. International, 1997). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Kristi Kaye Elder is a lawyer practicing general practice, commercial, investigations, white collar and fraud and 2 other areas of law
  • Kristi received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Kristi practices at Hogan Lovells US LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Kristi Kaye Elder's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kristi Kaye Elder handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kristi Kaye Elder

Where is Kristi Kaye Elder's law office located?
Kristi Kaye Elder's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Hogan Lovells US LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kristi Kaye Elder handle?
Kristi Kaye Elder focuses on business, class action, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Kristi Kaye Elder practiced law?
Kristi Kaye Elder has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Kristi Kaye Elder go to law school?
Kristi Kaye Elder earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A. International, 1997).
How can I contact Kristi Kaye Elder for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 2000
B.A. International
University of Iowa
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002
California
Admitted: 2004

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