Christina Mc Gill
About Christina Mc Gill
Christina McGill is a Senior Attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where she has worked since 2010. She has a background that includes positions at Fried Frank, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Alaska State Court System.
Current Position at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Christina Mc Gill has served as a Senior Attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2010. In this role, she focuses on legal matters related to securities regulation and enforcement. Her extensive experience at the SEC contributes to her expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks and regulatory challenges within the financial sector.
Previous Experience at Fried Frank
Before joining the SEC, Christina Mc Gill worked as an Associate at Fried Frank from 2004 to 2010. During her six years at the firm in New York, NY, she gained valuable experience in corporate law and securities regulation, which laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in public service and enforcement.
Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
In 2020, Christina Mc Gill took on the role of Counsel (Detail) to the Director of Enforcement at the SEC for a four-month period. This position involved advising on enforcement actions and regulatory compliance, further enhancing her knowledge of securities law and enforcement strategies.
Educational Background
Christina Mc Gill earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Labor and Industrial Relations from Cornell University, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. She later obtained her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Michigan Law School, completing her studies from 2000 to 2003. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both legal principles and labor relations.
Early Career Experience
Christina Mc Gill began her legal career as a Law Clerk to the Hon. Walter Carpeneti at the Alaska State Court System from 2003 to 2004. Following this role, she worked as a Trial Attorney (SEC Detailee) at the U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, from 2022 to 2023. These positions provided her with diverse legal experiences that contributed to her professional development.