Bio


Elena is a California-licensed attorney who practices licensing transactions. Before joining the OTL, she practiced at a Big Four firm and interned at the United Nations. She has published research on AI training, fair use, and U.S. copyright law, including analysis of current copyright litigation and potential legislative solutions. Elena is also fluent in several languages.

Education & Certifications


  • LL.M., Santa Clara University School of Law, U.S. Law
  • Master 2, Université de Bordeaux, International and European Law
  • Law Degree, Belarusian State University, International Law

All Publications


  • Generative AI training and U.S. Copyright law: Current Challenges and Proposed Legislative Amendments Intellectual Property and Technology Law Journal Strelchenko, E. 2026; 30 (1)