Christine Ely
About Christine Ely
Christine Ely serves as Senior Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position she has held since 2019. She has an extensive educational background, including a J.D. from Columbia Law School and a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Christine Ely has been serving as Senior Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2019. In this role, she operates within the Greater New York City Area, contributing her expertise in securities law and regulatory compliance. Her responsibilities include providing legal advice and guidance on various matters related to securities regulation.
Education and Expertise
Christine Ely holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Columbia Law School, which she completed from 2005 to 2008. Prior to her law degree, she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, studying from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, she achieved a Master of Education (M. Ed.) in Elementary Education from Mercy University, where she studied from 2003 to 2005.
Background
Christine Ely has a diverse professional background in legal practice, particularly in the field of securities law. Before her current position at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, she worked at WilmerHale in various capacities, including Senior Associate and Counsel, from 2012 to 2019. Her early career included a role as a Summer Associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in 2007.
Previous Experience at WilmerHale
At WilmerHale, Christine Ely held multiple positions over a span of seven years. She began as a Senior Associate in 2012 and advanced to Counsel in 2015, remaining in that role until 2019. Her tenure at WilmerHale allowed her to develop significant expertise in legal matters related to labor relations and securities.