Sara Jeffries
About Sara Jeffries
Sara Jeffries is a Senior Litigation Paralegal with extensive experience in the legal field, currently working at FINRA since 2018. She holds a PhD in Criminal Justice from the University of New Haven and has previously worked at various law firms in the Greater Philadelphia Area.
Work at FINRA
Sara Jeffries has been employed at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2018. In her role as Senior Litigation Paralegal, she is responsible for supporting legal proceedings and managing litigation processes. Her work contributes to FINRA's mission of ensuring market integrity and investor protection. The Washington D.C. Metro Area serves as her workplace, where she has gained extensive experience in regulatory and compliance matters.
Education and Expertise
Sara Jeffries holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Criminal Justice and Forensic Science from the University of New Haven, which she completed from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, she earned a Master of Arts in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, studying from 2009 to 2011. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal and criminological principles.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining FINRA, Sara Jeffries worked as a Litigation Paralegal at Post & Schell, P.C. from 2011 to 2013 in the Greater Philadelphia Area. She also served as a Litigation Paralegal at Pogust, Braslow, & Millrood, LLC for one year from 2013 to 2014 in Conshohocken, PA. These positions allowed her to develop her skills in legal research, case management, and litigation support.
Current Academic Role
In addition to her role at FINRA, Sara Jeffries has been a Criminal Justice PhD Fellow at the University of New Haven since 2014. This position involves engaging in research and academic activities within the field of criminal justice. Her involvement in academia complements her professional experience and enhances her expertise in legal matters.