John Sheehan
About John Sheehan
John Sheehan is a Senior Counsel currently working at FINRA, where he has been employed since 2024. He has a diverse legal background, having held various positions in law firms and organizations across California, including roles as an Associate and Principal Counsel.
Work at FINRA
John Sheehan has been serving as Senior Counsel at FINRA since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked as Principal Counsel at FINRA from 2019 to 2024. His tenure at FINRA has involved significant legal responsibilities within the organization, contributing to regulatory compliance and enforcement in the financial services sector.
Previous Legal Experience
Before his current position at FINRA, John Sheehan held various legal roles. He worked as an Associate at Isaacs | Friedberg LLP from 2012 to 2016 in Los Angeles, California. He also served as a Litigation Associate at Buty & Curliano LLP from 2017 to 2019 in Oakland, California. Additionally, he was an Associate at Polsinelli, LLP for a brief period in 2016 in San Francisco, California. His experience spans multiple law firms and areas of legal practice.
Education and Expertise
John Sheehan studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara from 2000 to 2002. He then attended the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal expertise, particularly in regulatory and compliance matters.
Background in Legal Practice
John Sheehan began his legal career as a Senior Analyst at The Zitter Group from 2005 to 2007 in San Francisco, California. He then transitioned to the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, where he worked as an Attorney from 2010 to 2012 in Los Angeles. His diverse background in both public and private sectors has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of legal issues.