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education

  • Ph.D in Multicultural Psychology: California School of Professional Psychology

  • B.A. in Psychology, California State Fullerton

  • Harvard University Leadership Coaching

  • ICF Diplomat and Master Coach (in process)

 

dr. Monica delgado

Litigation Strategist


Director of Professional Development




“Dr. Delgado is an indispensable asset in high-stakes situations where truth and precision matter most. Her ability to distill critical events with clarity and integrity makes her an invaluable resource.”
— Dn. Paulino Juarez-Ramirez, AFI Ministry Coordinator, Office of Life Justice & Peace, Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Dr. Monica Delgado is a Forensic Psychologist and Litigation Strategist. Recognized in the Lawdragon 100 Global Leaders in Legal Strategy & Consulting for 2025, she brings over 20 years of expertise in litigation support and dispute resolution. With over 100 trial experiences (including commercial, criminal and employment), Dr. Delgado collaborates with clients and legal teams to prepare for testimony, mediations, and other critical moments during the course of litigation, arbitration, and investigations.

Dr. Delgado’s academic background includes training in multicultural clinical psychology, research design and program development, technology integration, behavioral psychology, and neuroscience. Her experience as a litigation strategist, combined with her academic training and leadership in integrating artificial intelligence (AI), positions her as a leading figure in high-stakes litigation. She provides critical insights into legal and human dynamics, transforming how attorneys approach case preparation and client advocacy.

As the Firm’s Director of Professional Development, she designs innovative programs that align firm objectives with individual goals, enhancing attorney performance. Dr. Delgado also leads the Firm’s AI initiatives, leveraging her neuroscience expertise and experience implementing transformative programs to integrate AI into firm processes, enhancing performance and optimizing case preparation for clients.

Notable Matters

Dr. Delgado has played a pivotal role in high-profile cases, including:

  • Malicious prosecution action against Deutsche Bank on behalf of Matt Connolly, a former trader at the Bank who was acquitted of all criminal charges related to Libor market manipulation (Reuters);

  • Member of trial team for a ground-breaking 2023 federal jury trial involving trademark protection for NFT’s in the Metaverse (with co-counsel); 

  • Part of team that won a record-setting $52 million defamation award in FINRA on behalf of a hedge fund portfolio manager against his former employer (with co-counsel); 

  • Supported trial team that won a complete acquital for a prominent Washington D.C. attorney accused of criminal sexual assault (Washington Post);

  • Supported attorneys and clients in the exit of high profile portfolio managers from hedge funds, enabling them to launch their own successful funds.

“From the moment we began working with Monica, she transformed how we think about our cases. Most disputes are with partners, former friends, business relationships and enemies. Government investigations are personal. The psychological aspects matter so much. It is critical to make good decisions and perform at a high level in key situations. Monica is our SEAL Team 6.”
— Jonathan Harris, HSW Founder and Managing Partner

Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP
New York
Washington D.C.