Lisa M. Colone
About Lisa M. Colone
Lisa M. Colone serves as the Chief Counsel for the Department of Enforcement at FINRA, a position she has held since 2018. She has a background in law with experience in various legal roles, including as an Assistant United States Attorney and an Associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP.
Work at FINRA
Lisa M. Colone has served as Chief Counsel in the Department of Enforcement at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2018. In this role, she oversees legal matters related to enforcement actions and regulatory compliance. Prior to her current position, she worked as Senior Regional Counsel in the same department from 2016 to 2018. Both roles have been based in Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Education and Expertise
Lisa M. Colone earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Virginia School of Law, completing her studies from 1999 to 2002. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from the University of Virginia, where she studied from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal career, particularly in regulatory and enforcement matters.
Background
Before joining FINRA, Lisa M. Colone worked as an Assistant United States Attorney at the United States Attorneys' Offices in Newark, New Jersey, from 2007 to 2016. In this role, she handled various legal cases and gained significant experience in federal law. Additionally, she worked as an Associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York from 2003 to 2007, where she focused on corporate law.
Professional Experience
Lisa M. Colone has a diverse professional background in legal practice, with nearly two decades of experience. Her tenure at FINRA includes roles that emphasize enforcement and regulatory compliance. Her previous experience as an Assistant United States Attorney provided her with extensive litigation skills and knowledge of federal regulations. Additionally, her time at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP contributed to her expertise in corporate law.