Aya Elalami is a skilled advocate and trusted advisor at Thompson Coburn, where she is a tenacious business litigator with a deep understanding of complex commercial disputes.

She handles consumer defense, breach of contract, fraud, and real estate matters, representing financial institutions and companies in federal and state courts and in arbitration. Aya represents clients from the inception of an action through trial, with a track record of delivering results and obtaining favorable settlements for her clients. Adept at navigating high-stakes litigation, Aya combines meticulous attention to detail, rigorous research, and sharp analytical skills to provide pragmatic, strategic, and cost-effective counsel. She is dedicated to protecting her clients’ business interests and achieving outcomes that advance their goals.

She skillfully manages complex, multi-party disputes and is effective in both pre-trial motions practice and trial advocacy. Through thorough discovery and meticulous preparation, Aya builds compelling cases designed to position her clients for success.

  • Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D., 2021
  • University of California, Irvine, B.A., Criminology, Law and Society, Minor in Management, cum laude, 2018

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • California

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Central District, California
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District, California
  • U.S. District Court, Western District, California
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District, California

  • St. Thomas More Law Honor Society
    • Dean’s Scholarship

I enjoy spending time with my family, including my boy and girl twins. When I’m not chasing them around, you can find me playing board games, pickleball, and staying active.