Jeff Pariser
About Jeff Pariser
Jeff Pariser is a Director at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), where he has worked since 2011. He supervises a team of litigation attorneys and paralegals, and has extensive experience in handling disciplinary proceedings.
Current Role at FINRA
Jeff Pariser serves as the Director at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2011. In this role, he oversees a team of eight litigation attorneys and four paralegals. His responsibilities include managing all phases of disciplinary proceedings, which encompass hearings and appeals to the National Adjudicatory Council. Pariser also provides advice to FINRA management, line attorneys, and investigators across the nation regarding litigation issues.
Previous Experience at FINRA
Before his current position, Jeff Pariser worked at FINRA as Senior Litigation Counsel - Enforcement from 2010 to 2011. During this one-year tenure, he contributed to the enforcement of regulatory compliance within the financial industry. His experience at FINRA has been integral to his understanding of the legal landscape in financial regulation.
Legal Career Background
Jeff Pariser has an extensive legal career, having worked at several prestigious law firms. He was a Partner at Hogan & Hartson from 1998 to 2003 and again from 2004 to 2010. Prior to that, he was an Associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett from 1994 to 1998. His roles at these firms provided him with significant experience in litigation and regulatory matters.
Educational Background
Jeff Pariser earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Virginia, where he studied from 1983 to 1987. He later attended New York University School of Law, graduating magna cum laude with a Juris Doctor degree from 1990 to 1993. His educational background laid the foundation for his legal expertise in litigation and regulatory enforcement.