Reema Abdelhamid
About Reema Abdelhamid
Reema Abdelhamid serves as Senior Counsel in the Office of Counsel to the Head of Enforcement at FINRA, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in litigation and enforcement, having previously held positions at notable law firms and organizations.
Current Role at FINRA
Reema Abdelhamid serves as Senior Counsel in the Office of Counsel to the Head of Enforcement at FINRA. She has held this position since 2020. In her role, she represents the Enforcement department on high-level cross-departmental teams. Abdelhamid provides feedback on investigative guidance and department templates, contributing to the development of policies and procedures within the organization.
Previous Experience in Legal Practice
Before her current role at FINRA, Reema Abdelhamid worked as Senior Counsel in Sales Practice Enforcement at FINRA from 2014 to 2020. Her earlier experience includes positions as a Litigation Associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell from 2002 to 2006, and as a Litigation Associate at Richards Kibbe & Orbe from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, she served as Of Counsel at Morrison & Foerster LLP from 2007 to 2014.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Reema Abdelhamid earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Columbia University School of Law, completing her studies from 1999 to 2002. She also holds an A.B., magna cum laude, from Princeton University, where she studied at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs from 1995 to 1999. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal career.
International Experience
In 2013, Reema Abdelhamid gained international legal experience while working as a Secondee in the Group Legal Department at Standard Chartered Bank in London, United Kingdom. This role provided her with exposure to global legal practices and regulatory environments.
Expertise in Regulatory Guidance
Reema Abdelhamid has expertise in drafting guidance on substantive areas such as supervision, recordkeeping, suitability, and alternative investments. Her contributions help shape the regulatory framework and provide clarity on compliance matters within the enforcement landscape.