Esther Cho is a seasoned litigator with a particular focus on securities and regulatory matters. She regularly represents financial services firms in state and federal court and before arbitral tribunals in proceedings involving violations of state and federal securities laws and related rules and regulations. Esther is a member of Stradley Ronon’s board of directors.
Co-chair of the financial services litigation and enforcement practice, Esther has defended institutions and individuals in connection with regulatory investigations and enforcement actions. She currently serves as the partner-in-charge of the firm’s Southern California office.
Esther represents clients in mortgage banking matters regarding loan origination and servicing; claims of wrongful foreclosure; unfair business practices and payment misapplication; lien priority disputes; and claims under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA).
In her employment practice, Esther argues on behalf of employers in cases related to unfair competition laws, harassment, discrimination, breach of contract, retaliation, defamation, hiring and wrongful termination, constructive discharge, privacy, failure to pay wages and the California Labor Code.
Memberships
Member, California Editorial Advisory Board, Law360
Member, FINRA National Arbitration and Mediation Committee
Member, Orange County Asian American Bar Association
Member, Stradley Ronon Inclusion Committee
Recognitions
Women of Influence: Attorneys, Los Angeles Business Journal (2025-26)
Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys, Los Angeles Business Journal (2025-26)
LA500, Los Angeles Business Journal (2025-26)
Legal Visionaries, LA Times Studios (2025)
Legal Visionaries, LA Times Business of Law (2024)
Inspirational Women Award: Professional Services, Los Angeles Times (2024)
Top 100 Lawyers, Daily Journal (2024)
Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys, Los Angeles Business Journal (2024, 2026)
The Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America (2024-26)
