Monica A. Svetoslavov
Counsel
Washington, D.C.
Monica Svetoslavov is a litigator with a strong track record of working closely with expert witnesses to distill complex technical and economic issues into clear, persuasive arguments for trial across a wide range of disputes.
Monica is a seasoned litigator who brings a unique blend of government and private sector experience to complex litigation. She is particularly adept at working with expert witnesses across a wide spectrum of disputes—including products liability, mass torts, commercial issues, trade secrets, antitrust, False Claims Act, and cybersecurity—translating sophisticated technical and economic opinions into compelling narratives for juries.
Monica served as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Security Division, where she led criminal investigations and prosecutions involving trade secret theft and export control violations. Her government experience gives her a deep understanding of regulatory enforcement and national security concerns, which she leverages in high-stakes litigation.
Monica’s ability to collaborate with experts is rooted in her early career, where she worked in macroeconomic forecasting at the Federal Reserve and later supported testifying economists in litigation. This foundation enables her to bridge the gap between technical complexity and courtroom clarity, making her a valuable asset in cases where expert testimony is central.
She is known for her strategic insight, precision in trial preparation, and ability to distill complex issues into persuasive arguments—skills that make her a trusted advisor to clients navigating multifaceted disputes.
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The following is a sample of some of Monica's cases.
Products Liability & Mass Torts
- Representation of a cosmetics company in cases asserting claims arising from the use of its talcum powder products, including claims of mesothelioma and ovarian cancer.
- Representation of an athletic association in cases involving negligence claims related to concussions and CTE, including securing three jury trial wins in the span of less than 10 months.
Commercial Disputes
- Representation of public power supply company in commercial dispute over the validity of a take or pay contract related to a nuclear power plant project.
- Representation of an electric cooperative in breach of contract dispute related to long-term power contract.
- Representation of an education technology company in breach of contract dispute related to software licensing agreement.
Antitrust
- Representation of major logistics company as an "opt-out" plaintiff in relation to the Air Cargo price-fixing class actions.
- Representation of radio company related to proposed changes to consent decrees governing performing rights organizations.
False Claims Act
- Representation of a biopharmaceutical company in an FCA case involving allegations that company's speaker programs violated the Anti-Kickback Statute.
Cybersecurity
- Representation of restaurant group regarding class-action defense against claims arising from a data security breach.
- Representation of technology services provider in its defense against a privacy class action under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.
- Representation of multi-brand dining and hospitality corporation regarding its claims against two major card brands related to a data security breach.
- Representation of grocery retailer and wholesaler as third-party in action between related entity and major card brand stemming from a data security breach.
Government Experience (prior to joining Orrick)
- Ongoing criminal prosecution of a foreign telecommunications conglomerate for violating US economic sanctions and efforts to misappropriate US intellectual property, including trade secret information and copyrighted works.
- Ongoing criminal prosecution of individuals for the unlawful export of aeronautical equipment without the requisite license in violation of the Export Control Reform Act.
