Sandra Geiger Richardson
About Sandra Geiger Richardson
Sandra Geiger Richardson serves as Associate General Counsel at Russell Investments, where she has worked since 2008, specializing in litigation management and compliance within the asset management sector.
Work at Russell Investments
Sandra Geiger Richardson has served as Associate General Counsel at Russell Investments since 2008. In this role, she provides legal counsel to executive management, institutional sales leaders, and investment operations teams. Her responsibilities include advising on compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act and related CFTC and SEC rulemakings. She collaborates with multiple global business units to ensure adherence to new rules and regulations, leveraging her extensive experience in litigation management within the asset management sector.
Education and Expertise
Sandra Geiger Richardson holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Columbia Law School. She also earned a Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) from Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Economy from the University of California, Berkeley. Her educational background supports her expertise in trading in securities and foreign currencies, OTC derivatives, and commodities markets worldwide.
Background in Legal Practice
Prior to her tenure at Russell Investments, Sandra Geiger Richardson worked at K&L Gates as an Associate from 2003 to 2007 in San Francisco, California. She also served as an Associate at Cooley LLP from 1998 to 2002 in Palo Alto, California. These positions provided her with a strong foundation in legal practice, particularly in the asset management sector, and contributed to her skills in litigation management.
Compliance and Regulatory Experience
Sandra Geiger Richardson possesses extensive experience advising on compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act and related CFTC and SEC rulemakings. Her role requires her to stay informed about changes in regulations and to ensure that the organization complies with these requirements. She collaborates with various business units to implement compliance strategies effectively.