Karinya Verghese
About Karinya Verghese
Karinya Verghese serves as the Vice President and Chief of Staff at FINRA Enforcement, where she manages a multi-disciplinary team and oversees communication strategies. She holds degrees in Arts and Law from the University of Sydney and has extensive experience in legal roles across various organizations.
Current Role at FINRA
Karinya Verghese serves as Vice President and Chief of Staff at FINRA Enforcement since 2021. In this role, she oversees a multi-disciplinary team of approximately 50 individuals, focusing on optimizing the efficiency of attorneys and investigators. She is responsible for the development of a robust communications plan directed at primary stakeholders, which encompasses both internal and external communications. Additionally, she designs a training calendar that addresses risk areas identified in audits and aligns with corporate goals.
Previous Experience at FINRA
Prior to her current position, Karinya Verghese held several roles at FINRA. She served as Senior Director and Chief of Staff for FINRA Enforcement from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as Associate Regional Director for Dispute Resolution Services in the West Region from 2016 to 2020. Her experience at FINRA has equipped her with extensive knowledge in enforcement and dispute resolution within the financial services sector.
Educational Background
Karinya Verghese has a comprehensive educational background. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Arts with a double major in Human Resource Management and Performance Studies from the University of Sydney, studying from 2000 to 2002. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law from the University of Sydney, completed from 2000 to 2004. Furthering her education, she obtained a Master's Degree in Dispute Resolution from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University from 2014 to 2015.
Professional Experience in Law
Karinya Verghese has accumulated significant legal experience prior to her current role. She worked as In-House Counsel at Pfizer for five months in 2005 and later at Telstra for eight months in 2010. She also held the position of Senior Lawyer in Corporate (Real Estate and Projects) at Gilbert + Tobin from 2007 to 2013. Additionally, she served as a Graduate Lawyer at Minter Ellison from 2006 to 2007. Her diverse legal background contributes to her expertise in enforcement and dispute resolution.
Teaching Role at USC Gould School of Law
Since 2019, Karinya Verghese has been a Lecturer in Law at USC Gould School of Law. In this position, she shares her extensive knowledge and experience in law with students, contributing to their education and professional development. Her role at USC complements her practical experience in the legal field, allowing her to bridge theory and practice in her teachings.