Orly Zelta Elson
About Orly Zelta Elson
Orly Zelta Elson serves as the Head of GRC Regulatory Affairs & Governance at City National Bank, bringing extensive legal experience from various roles in the financial sector. She has held positions at Prospect Mortgage, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Luminate Home Loans, Celebrity Home Loans, and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, focusing on regulatory compliance and legal management.
Work at City National Bank
Orly Zelta Elson serves as the Head of GRC Regulatory Affairs & Governance at City National Bank since 2023. In this role, she focuses on governance, risk management, and compliance within the organization. She collaborates closely with senior management, including the General Counsel and President, to navigate legal developments and adapt business operations accordingly.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to her current position, Orly Zelta Elson held various legal roles in notable organizations. She worked at Prospect Mortgage, LLC as VP, Associate General Counsel from 2013 to 2017. Following this, she served as Counsel at Seyfarth Shaw LLP from 2017 to 2021. She then joined Celebrity Home Loans, LLC as VP, Associate General Counsel from 2021 to 2023, and briefly worked as Chief Legal Officer at Luminate Home Loans, Inc. in 2023.
Education and Expertise
Orly Zelta Elson earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from UCLA, completing her studies from 2002 to 2005. Her education provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in legal affairs, particularly in governance, risk management, and compliance.
Legal Compliance and Policy Development
In her roles, Orly Zelta Elson has developed privacy policies and disclosures to ensure compliance with significant privacy laws, including GLBA, FCRA, HIPAA, and CCPA. She proactively resolves sensitive issues and pre-litigation disputes by investigating complaints, demand letters, and regulatory inquiries.
Collaboration and Management Skills
Orly Zelta Elson has demonstrated strong collaboration skills by regularly partnering with the Chief Human Resources Officer to provide legal advice on employment law matters. She also hires and manages outside counsel to handle litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings across the country.