Colleen O'kelly
About Colleen O'kelly
Colleen O'Kelly serves as Vice President and Counsel at Thoma Bravo, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland and a B.A. in History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with previous experience at organizations such as Deloitte, the EEOC, and the SEC.
Current Role at Thoma Bravo
Colleen O'kelly serves as Vice President, Counsel at Thoma Bravo, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for providing legal guidance and compliance oversight within the firm. Her experience in the legal field contributes to the firm's operations and regulatory adherence.
Previous Experience at Thoma Bravo
Before her current role, Colleen O'kelly worked at Thoma Bravo as a Senior Compliance & Legal Associate from 2018 to 2022. During her tenure, she focused on compliance matters and legal support, enhancing the firm's regulatory framework and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Colleen O'kelly holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing her studies from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, she attended Vesalius College for one year from 2008 to 2009.
Early Career and Internships
Colleen O'kelly began her legal career with various internships and externships. She served as a Judicial Intern at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in 2012 for three months in Baltimore, Maryland. She also completed a Legal Externship at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in 2013 for two months in the Greater Philadelphia Area, and interned at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2014 for two months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Consulting Experience at Deloitte
Prior to her roles in compliance and legal, Colleen O'kelly worked as a Senior Consultant at Deloitte from 2014 to 2018. In this position, she was part of the Regulatory and Operations practice, where she provided consulting services related to compliance and operational efficiency.