Carissa Laughlin
About Carissa Laughlin
Carissa Laughlin is a Principal Analyst at FINRA, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Doctor of Law degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has a background in Marketing and Political Science from Southern Methodist University.
Work at FINRA
Carissa Laughlin has held the position of Principal Analyst at FINRA since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for analyzing regulatory compliance and contributing to the development of policies that govern the financial industry. Based in New York, New York, she has been involved in various projects aimed at enhancing the integrity of the securities market. Her work supports FINRA's mission to protect investors and ensure market integrity.
Education and Expertise
Carissa Laughlin earned her Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Law, completing her studies from 2015 to 2018. Prior to this, she studied at Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business, where she achieved a degree in Marketing and Political Science from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she participated in a study abroad program at the University of Oxford, focusing on Political Science and Government in 2012.
Background
Before joining FINRA, Carissa Laughlin gained diverse experience through various internships. She served as a Legal Research & Writing Teaching Assistant at the University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Law from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she interned at STX Entertainment in Business & Legal Affairs in 2017, and worked as an Account Services Intern at TracyLocke in 2014. Her early career also includes a role as a Fashion PR Intern at Modus Publicity in London in 2013 and a Judicial Intern at the 282nd Judicial District Court in Dallas in 2016.
Professional Experience
Carissa Laughlin's professional experience spans various roles in law, marketing, and public relations. Her internships provided her with practical insights into legal affairs, account management, and public relations strategies. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape, which she applies in her current role at FINRA.