A. Valerie Mirko
About A. Valerie Mirko
A. Valerie Mirko is a Professorial Lecturer in Law at George Washington University Law School, with extensive experience in securities regulation and litigation. She has held significant positions at various legal firms and organizations, including Baker McKenzie and NASAA, and specializes in advising asset managers and private fund advisers on SEC enforcement matters.
Work at The George Washington University
A. Valerie Mirko has served as a Professorial Lecturer in Law at The George Washington University Law School since 2015. In this role, she contributes to the academic community by teaching law courses and engaging with students in Washington, DC. Her experience in legal practice informs her teaching, providing students with insights into real-world legal challenges.
Education and Expertise
A. Valerie Mirko earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from The George Washington University Law School, completing her studies from 2002 to 2005. She also studied at Georgetown University in the School of Foreign Service for one year. Earlier, she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Wellesley College, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. Her educational background supports her expertise in securities regulation and litigation.
Background in Legal Practice
A. Valerie Mirko has extensive experience in the legal field, having worked in various prominent roles. She was a Partner at Baker McKenzie from 2019 to 2023, focusing on litigation and government enforcement. She also held the position of Partner and Co-leader of Securities Regulation and Litigation at Armstrong Teasdale for nine months in 2023. Her previous roles include General Counsel at NASAA from 2015 to 2019 and positions at Oppenheimer & Co., Merrill Lynch, and the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Achievements in Securities Regulation
A. Valerie Mirko specializes in representing asset managers and private fund advisers in SEC enforcement matters. Her focus areas include conflicts of interest, distribution channels, marketing, safeguards, custody, and cybersecurity. She conducts internal investigations and advises broker-dealers and investment advisers on regulatory actions. Her experience encompasses inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actions initiated by FINRA and state agencies.