Adrienne Adkins
About Adrienne Adkins
Adrienne Adkins serves as Counsel in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position she has held since 2020. She has a background in law and accounting, with previous experience at Ernst & Young and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Adrienne Adkins serves as Counsel in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the agency's mission of protecting investors and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets. Her role involves providing legal guidance and support in enforcement actions, ensuring compliance with securities laws.
Previous Experience at Ernst & Young
Before joining the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Adrienne Adkins worked at Ernst & Young as an Assurance Senior from 2008 to 2011. In this role, she was responsible for providing assurance services to clients, which included auditing financial statements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Legal Experience at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Adrienne Adkins has extensive experience at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, where she served as an Associate from 2014 to 2020. She worked in both the New York and Washington, D.C. offices, focusing on various legal matters. Additionally, she completed a Summer Law Clerk position at the firm in 2013, gaining valuable insights into corporate law and litigation.
Educational Background
Adrienne Adkins holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Special attainments in Commerce, Accounting & Business Administration from Washington and Lee University, which she completed from 2003 to 2007. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Virginia in 2008. She earned her Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law, where she studied from 2011 to 2014.
Internship Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
In 2012, Adrienne Adkins interned as a Legal Honors Intern in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This three-month internship provided her with foundational experience in securities law and enforcement procedures, contributing to her career development in the legal field.