Grace Mc Allister
About Grace Mc Allister
Grace McAllister is an Enforcement Counsel at FINRA, having previously worked as a Senior Analyst at Public Financial Management and as an Associate at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP. She holds a J.D. from New York University School of Law and a B.A. with Honors from the University of Chicago.
Work at FINRA
Grace Mc Allister has been serving as Enforcement Counsel at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2022. In this role, she is involved in the enforcement of securities regulations and the oversight of broker-dealer firms. Her responsibilities include investigating potential violations of securities laws and regulations, as well as collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance within the financial industry.
Previous Experience at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
Prior to her current position, Grace Mc Allister worked as an Associate at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP from 2018 to 2022. During her four years at the firm in New York, she focused on legal matters related to financial services and regulatory compliance. Her experience at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP provided her with a strong foundation in legal analysis and litigation in the financial sector.
Experience at Public Financial Management
Grace Mc Allister began her career as a Senior Analyst at Public Financial Management (The PFM Group) from 2012 to 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this role, she contributed to financial advisory services and public finance projects. Her work involved analyzing financial data and assisting clients in making informed decisions regarding public investments and financial strategies.
Education and Expertise
Grace Mc Allister earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from New York University School of Law, where she studied from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Honors at the University of Chicago from 2008 to 2012, where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. She also attended The Ellis School from 2004 to 2008, completing her secondary education.