SEDA Experts Adds Veteran Quant Elizabeth Mays as Managing Director

Event summary

  • Dr. Elizabeth Mays joins SEDA Experts as Managing Director on May 5, 2026.
  • Mays brings 30 years of experience in quantitative modeling and analytics, specializing in model risk management and AI governance.
  • Her expertise includes evaluating statistical and machine learning models for major U.S. banks.
  • Mays will strengthen SEDA’s capabilities in complex statistical models, machine learning systems, and data-driven decision-making.

The big picture

SEDA Experts’ hire of Dr. Elizabeth Mays underscores the increasing importance of model risk management and AI governance in financial litigation. As regulatory bodies tighten oversight on statistical and machine learning models, firms like SEDA are positioning themselves to provide specialized expertise in high-stakes financial disputes. Mays’ extensive experience in banking and predictive modeling could enhance SEDA’s ability to serve law firms and financial institutions navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

What we're watching

Governance Dynamics
How Mays’ focus on AI and machine learning governance will shape SEDA’s advisory services for fintech and financial institutions.
Regulatory Headwinds
Whether SEDA can leverage Mays’ expertise to address growing regulatory scrutiny over model risk and AI transparency.
Market Differentiation
The pace at which SEDA can integrate Mays’ deep quantitative background to stand out in the competitive expert witness market.