Shayna Richardson
About Shayna Richardson
Shayna Richardson serves as the Associate Director and Counsel for Corporate Financing - Public Offerings at FINRA, a position she has held since 2015. With a background in finance and law, she has accumulated extensive experience in corporate financing and regulatory matters.
Work at FINRA
Shayna Richardson has been serving as Associate Director & Counsel for Corporate Financing - Public Offerings at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2015. In this role, she oversees various aspects of corporate financing and public offerings, contributing to the regulatory framework that governs these activities. Prior to her current position, she held multiple roles at FINRA, including Manager and Analyst in Corporate Financing - Public Offerings. Her tenure at FINRA spans over nine years, showcasing her extensive experience in the financial regulatory sector.
Education and Expertise
Shayna Richardson earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from Howard University School of Law, where she studied from 2004 to 2007. During her time at law school, she worked as a Securities Law Research Assistant under Professor Cheryl Nichols. Prior to law school, she obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Business-Finance from Howard University, completing her studies from 1998 to 2002. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both legal and financial principles.
Background in Corporate Finance
Before joining FINRA, Shayna Richardson worked as a Financial Analyst in Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting at International Paper from 2002 to 2004. She began her career at FINRA as an Analyst in Corporate Financing - Public Offerings from 2007 to 2009. She then progressed to the role of Coordinating Analyst from 2009 to 2012, and subsequently to Manager from 2012 to 2015. This progression reflects her growing expertise and responsibilities in corporate finance and regulatory compliance.
Professional Experience Prior to FINRA
Shayna Richardson has held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Marketing Assistant at Hogan & Hartson for two months in 2005. Additionally, she participated in the Law Student Observer Program at the US Securities and Exchange Commission in 2007, where she gained insights into international affairs within the regulatory framework. These experiences complement her roles in corporate finance and law.