Corinna Provey Adamson
About Corinna Provey Adamson
Corinna Provey Adamson is a General Attorney in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position she has held since 2023. She has a background in securities litigation and domestic violence law, with previous roles at Weil Gotshal and Manges, FINRA, and the Queens District Attorney's Office.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Corinna Provey Adamson has been employed at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a General Attorney in the Division of Enforcement since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for enforcing federal securities laws and ensuring compliance within the financial markets. Her position involves investigating potential violations and working on legal proceedings related to securities regulations.
Experience at FINRA
Prior to her current role at the SEC, Corinna Provey Adamson served as Enforcement Counsel at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, she focused on regulatory enforcement actions and contributed to the oversight of broker-dealers and their compliance with industry standards.
Background in Securities Litigation
Corinna Provey Adamson worked at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP as an Associate in Securities Litigation from 2014 to 2020. During her six years at the firm, she specialized in legal matters related to securities and contributed to various litigation cases, gaining substantial experience in the field.
Internship at Queens District Attorney's Office
In 2014, Corinna Provey Adamson completed a four-month internship at the Queens District Attorney's Office, specifically within the Domestic Violence Bureau. This role provided her with practical experience in legal proceedings and exposure to the criminal justice system.
Education and Expertise
Corinna Provey Adamson earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She later attended Columbia Law School, obtaining her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from 2011 to 2014. Her educational background supports her expertise in legal analysis and regulatory compliance.