Ashka Sheth
About Ashka Sheth
Ashka Sheth is a legal professional currently serving as an SEC Scholar in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has a diverse educational background, including a Doctor of Law from Georgetown University Law Center and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and International Affairs from The George Washington University.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Ashka Sheth currently serves as an SEC Scholar in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has been in this role since 2024, contributing to the enforcement of securities laws and regulations. This position allows her to apply her legal knowledge in a regulatory environment, focusing on compliance and enforcement actions.
Education and Expertise
Ashka Sheth studied at Georgetown University Law Center, where she pursued a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 2022 to 2024. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor's Degree at The George Washington University, majoring in Economics and International Affairs, with a Minor in Public Health from 2015 to 2019. She also studied International Business and Culture, as well as Spanish Language during a semester abroad at Universidad Pablo de Olavide in 2018.
Legal Experience and Internships
Sheth has gained substantial legal experience through various internships and roles. She worked as a Legal Intern at LVMH in New York in 2022, where she focused on issues related to the luxury goods sector. Additionally, she served as a Student Attorney at the Health Justice Alliance Law Clinic in 2023, providing her with practical experience in health justice. Her experience also includes a Judicial Extern position at the U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, where she gained insight into the judicial process.
Background in Public Affairs and Communications
In addition to her legal experience, Ashka Sheth has a background in public affairs and communications. She interned at Community Solutions, Inc. in 2017, where she worked in communications and public affairs. She also held a position as a Homelessness and Housing Intern at the same organization. These roles allowed her to develop skills in public engagement and advocacy.
Upcoming Role at Sidley Austin LLP
In 2024, Ashka Sheth will join Sidley Austin LLP as an Associate in their New York office. This position will further her legal career and provide her with opportunities to work on complex legal matters within a prestigious law firm.