Abby Slonecker
About Abby Slonecker
Abby Slonecker serves as the Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff, and Head of Strategy at FINRA, where she oversees regulatory advisory and member supervision. With a background in law and extensive experience in compliance and team management, she has held various legal roles at notable companies including T-Mobile, Tableau Software, and Expedia.
Current Role at FINRA
Abby Slonecker serves as Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy, Regulatory Advisor, and Enablement for Member Supervision at FINRA. She has held this position since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives and regulatory compliance, leveraging her extensive experience in managing large teams that include legal and compliance professionals.
Previous Experience in Legal and Compliance
Prior to her current role, Slonecker held several significant positions in the legal and compliance sectors. She worked as Senior Attorney for Compliance at Tableau Software from 2017 to 2020, and as Senior Corporate Counsel for Regulatory Compliance at T-Mobile from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she served as Corporate Counsel for Litigation and Disputes at Expedia from 2012 to 2015, and as an Associate at K&L Gates and Bingham McCutchen earlier in her career.
Educational Background
Abby Slonecker earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of San Francisco School of Law. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law & Society from UC Santa Barbara. Furthermore, she completed the Leadership Tomorrow program, graduating in 2013, which focused on developing leadership skills and community engagement.
Board Membership and Community Involvement
Slonecker served as a Board Member for WestSide Baby from 2018 to 2019. This organization focuses on providing essential items to children in need, reflecting her commitment to community service and engagement beyond her professional responsibilities.
Skills in Team Management and Strategy
Abby Slonecker is recognized for her ability to develop processes and build relationships that foster collaboration among teams. She takes a strategic approach to managing multi-year initiatives, balancing the need for detailed execution with overarching strategic goals. Her experience includes leading diverse teams of lawyers, program managers, and compliance specialists.