Jennifer Cullinane
About Jennifer Cullinane
Jennifer Cullinane serves as Enforcement Counsel at FINRA, a position she has held since 2023. She has a diverse legal background, including roles at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and Ropes & Gray LLP.
Current Role at FINRA
Jennifer Cullinane serves as Enforcement Counsel at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for enforcing compliance with securities regulations and overseeing investigations related to potential violations. Her position at FINRA allows her to leverage her extensive legal background and experience in financial law.
Previous Experience in Law
Prior to her current role, Cullinane accumulated significant legal experience. She worked as an Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP from 2019 to 2023, where she focused on various aspects of business law. Additionally, she held internships at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, gaining valuable insights into regulatory practices and enforcement.
Educational Background
Cullinane earned her Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law, where she concentrated in Business and Commercial Law from 2016 to 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, completed from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal career.
Internship Experience
Jennifer Cullinane has a diverse internship history that includes roles at the U.S. District Court as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Marianne B. Bowler in 2017, and as a Legal Intern at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office from 2018 to 2019. She also interned as a Student Honors Legal Intern at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in 2019. These experiences contributed to her understanding of the legal system and regulatory environment.
Early Career Roles
Before pursuing her legal education, Cullinane worked as a Paralegal at the United States Attorney's Office from 2012 to 2016. She also served as a Legal Assistant at the Student Legal Services Office at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2012. These early roles provided her with practical experience in legal processes and client interactions.