Luiza Wilson
About Luiza Wilson
Luiza Wilson serves as Principal Counsel for Ethics at FINRA, where she oversees the ethics and compliance program. She has extensive experience in compliance roles at various organizations, including Freddie Mac, Hilton, and AES Corporation.
Current Role at FINRA
Luiza Wilson serves as Principal Counsel, Ethics at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the ethics and compliance program, which includes managing conflicts-of-interest programs. Her work focuses on ensuring adherence to ethical standards and compliance regulations within the organization, contributing to a culture of integrity and accountability.
Previous Experience at Freddie Mac
Prior to her current position, Luiza Wilson worked at Freddie Mac as the Ethics Director from 2013 to 2016. During her three-year tenure, she developed and implemented various ethics initiatives aimed at promoting ethical behavior and compliance within the organization. Her role involved managing ethics education and reporting mechanisms.
Experience at Hilton
Luiza Wilson held the position of Director, Global Compliance Programs at Hilton from 2016 to 2020. In this capacity, she was responsible for overseeing global compliance initiatives and ensuring that the organization adhered to regulatory requirements. Her work contributed to the establishment of a robust compliance framework within the company.
Background in Ethics and Compliance
Luiza Wilson has extensive experience in ethics and compliance, having worked as a Senior Ethics and Compliance Attorney at AES Corporation from 2003 to 2013. Her decade-long experience in this role involved managing compliance programs and addressing ethical issues within the organization. Additionally, she served as an Associate at Tozzini Freire Advogados for ten months in 1996-1997.
Education and Legal Training
Luiza Wilson studied at Georgetown University Law Center, where she earned her LL.M. in International Law from 1997 to 1998. She also obtained her Law degree from Universidade de São Paulo, completing her studies from 1991 to 1995. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles and international compliance standards.