Eliza Orlins

Eliza Orlins (born December 25, 1982) is an American lawyer and television personality. She gained recognition for her appearances on the reality shows Survivor and The Amazing Race. Orlins is also a public defender with The Legal Aid Society, working to provide legal representation for those who cannot afford it. In 2020, she announced her candidacy for the 2021 New York County District Attorney election. Orlins has a diverse background, having grown up between New York City and China. She attended Hong Kong International School and Sidwell Friends School before graduating from Syracuse University and Fordham University School of Law. Orlins is of Jewish heritage, with her grandmother having escaped Nazi persecution during World War II.