Courtney Haseley
About Courtney Haseley
Courtney Haseley serves as Special Counsel at the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation, bringing extensive experience in securities regulation and corporate governance. She has held various roles at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and has worked with several law firms, specializing in complex legal documents and regulatory matters.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Courtney Haseley serves as Special Counsel in the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has held this position since 2022, focusing on supporting small businesses in navigating capital formation challenges. Her role involves providing legal guidance and regulatory support to enhance the accessibility of capital for small enterprises.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Courtney Haseley has extensive experience at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where she worked in various capacities. She served as Attorney Advisor in the Division of Corporation Finance from 2010 to 2012, and again from 2015 to 2016. Haseley was appointed as Special Counsel in the Office of Chief Counsel within the same division from 2016 to 2017 and again from 2018 to 2019. Her roles involved drafting legal documents and regulatory filings, as well as providing analyses on complex securities regulation matters.
Legal Career and Corporate Governance Expertise
Haseley's legal career includes significant positions in corporate law firms, such as Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. At Kilpatrick Townsend, she worked as a Corporate Associate from 2004 to 2007. At Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, she served as Of Counsel from 2019 to 2022. Throughout her career, she has specialized in securities regulation, corporate governance, and shareholder proposals, providing clients with analyses on transactional and regulatory matters.
Educational Background
Courtney Haseley earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Emory University School of Law, where she studied from 2001 to 2004. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature from the University of Virginia, completing her studies from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in legal principles and analysis.
Advisory Role at Business at OECD
From 2013 to 2015, Courtney Haseley served as an Informal Advisor to the Chairman of the BIAC Corporate Governance Task Force at Business at OECD. This voluntary role took place in the Paris Area, France, where she contributed insights on corporate governance issues, enhancing her expertise in international regulatory frameworks.