Christina Cotter
About Christina Cotter
Christina Cotter serves as the Assistant General Counsel for Labor, Employment, and Litigation at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position she has held since 2023. She has extensive legal experience, including previous roles at the SEC, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Department of Justice.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Christina Cotter serves as the Assistant General Counsel for Labor, Employment, and Litigation at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has held this position since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for providing legal guidance on labor and employment matters, as well as overseeing litigation processes within the agency.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Before her current role, Christina Cotter worked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as Assistant General Counsel for Litigation, Labor Law, and Professional Responsibility from 2022 to 2023. She also served as Senior Trial Counsel from 2017 to 2022, where she managed complex litigation cases and provided legal representation for the agency.
Experience at U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Christina Cotter's career includes significant experience at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She worked as a Labor and Employment Attorney from 2011 to 2015 and previously held the position of Presidential Management Fellow from 2010 to 2011. During her fellowship, she gained valuable insights into federal management and policy-making.
Legal Background and Education
Christina Cotter holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she studied from 2006 to 2009. She also earned a Master of Laws (LLM) in Business and Corporate Governance Law from Loyola University Chicago in 2010. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Michigan State University.
Experience at U.S. Department of Justice
In 2010, Christina Cotter worked as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice for six months. This role involved assisting in the prosecution of federal cases, contributing to her extensive legal experience.