Brian Beirne
About Brian Beirne
Brian Beirne is a law clerk currently employed at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He has a diverse background in education and law, having worked as an English teacher and held various legal positions, including contract attorney roles at notable law firms.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Brian Beirne has been serving as a Law Clerk at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2021. In this role, he engages in legal research, assists in drafting legal documents, and supports the regulatory functions of the agency. His experience at the SEC contributes to his understanding of securities law and regulatory compliance.
Education and Expertise
Brian Beirne holds a Master of Arts in International Relations from American University, School of International Service, which he completed from 2012 to 2015. He also earned a Juris Doctorate from American University Washington College of Law during the same period. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from The University of Connecticut from 2007 to 2011.
Background in Teaching
Brian Beirne has experience in education, having worked as an English teacher at Teach and Learn with Georgia in 2011 for three months in Adjara, Republic of Georgia. He also taught English at the American English Center in Kharkiv, Ukraine, for three months in 2012. These roles provided him with cross-cultural communication skills and teaching experience.
Internship Experience
Brian Beirne completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. He interned at the U.S. Department of State in 2013 for three months in Washington, DC, and at the Federal Communications Commission in 2014 for three months in Washington, DC. These internships provided him with insights into government operations and regulatory frameworks.
Legal Career and Contract Attorney Roles
Brian Beirne has worked as a Contract Attorney at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC from 2016 to 2017 for seven months and at Motley Rice from 2017 to 2021 for four years. In these positions, he focused on various legal matters, gaining experience in contract law and litigation support.