Lissa Pientka
About Lissa Pientka
Lissa Pientka serves as the Senior Director of OFAC & U.S. Law Enforcement Liaison at FINRA, a position she has held since 2022. She has an extensive background in law, having studied at Georgetown University Law Center and previously worked as an Associate Attorney at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.
Work at FINRA
Lissa Pientka has been serving as the Senior Director, OFAC & U.S. Law Enforcement Liaison at FINRA since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing compliance with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations and facilitating communication between FINRA and U.S. law enforcement agencies. Her position involves ensuring that FINRA's operations align with federal regulations and that the organization effectively addresses issues related to financial crime.
Education and Expertise
Lissa Pientka pursued her legal education at Georgetown University Law Center, where she earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 2003 to 2005. Prior to that, she studied at William & Mary Law School for one year in 2002. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Virginia, which she completed from 1994 to 1998. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both law and economics.
Background
Before her current role at FINRA, Lissa Pientka worked as an Associate Attorney at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP from 2005 to 2008 in Washington, D.C. Her experience also includes serving as an Officer (Lieutenant) in the U.S. Navy from 1998 to 2002 in Norfolk, Virginia. This diverse background in law and military service contributes to her expertise in regulatory compliance and law enforcement liaison work.
Professional Experience
Lissa Pientka has accumulated significant professional experience in the legal field. After completing her education, she spent three years as an Associate Attorney at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, where she gained valuable insights into legal practice. Her tenure in the U.S. Navy as an Officer (Lieutenant) further developed her leadership and analytical skills, which she applies in her current role at FINRA.