Olha Kolisnyk, JD
About Olha Kolisnyk, JD
Olha Kolisnyk, JD, serves as Enforcement Counsel at FINRA, where she has worked since 2020. She has a robust legal background, including previous roles as a Senior Attorney and Associate Principal Examiner at FINRA, and holds degrees from New York Law School and Pace University.
Work at FINRA
Currently, Olha Kolisnyk serves as Enforcement Counsel at FINRA, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she manages expedited proceedings under FINRA Rule 9552, focusing on brokers and member firms that fail to cooperate with the organization. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Senior Attorney at FINRA from 2017 to 2020 and as an Associate Principal Examiner from 2013 to 2017. Throughout her tenure at FINRA, she has been actively involved in negotiating settlements with brokers and drafting settlement documents.
Education and Expertise
Olha Kolisnyk earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from New York Law School, where she studied Securities Regulation and Intellectual Property from 2007 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Pace University, which she completed from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, she studied International Business Relations at Ternopil Academy of National Economy from 2000 to 2002. Her education has provided her with a strong foundation in legal and business principles, particularly in the areas of securities regulation and compliance.
Background
Before her current role at FINRA, Olha Kolisnyk gained valuable experience through various internships. She worked as a Legal Intern at the Commercial Division of the New York Supreme Court in 2009 and at the New York City Council in 2008. Her background includes a strong focus on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations, enhanced by her experience with the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). She is fluent in both Russian and Ukrainian, which supports her work in international compliance and regulatory matters.
Membership and Affiliations
Olha Kolisnyk is a member of both the New York and New Jersey Bar Associations. This membership indicates her broad legal qualifications and commitment to the legal profession. During her studies, she participated in the NYLS Moot Court Association and the Securities Arbitration Clinic, gaining practical experience in variable annuity regulations. Her involvement in these organizations reflects her dedication to advancing her legal expertise and contributing to the field of securities law.