Emmy E. Rush
About Emmy E. Rush
Emmy E. Rush serves as Counsel in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has a diverse legal background, having worked at prestigious firms and institutions, including Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Kirkland & Ellis.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Emmy E. Rush currently serves as Counsel in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the enforcement of securities laws and regulations. The SEC is responsible for protecting investors, maintaining fair and efficient markets, and facilitating capital formation.
Previous Experience at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Prior to her current role, Emmy E. Rush worked at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. She served as a Litigation Associate from 2017 to 2020, where she focused on complex litigation matters in New York. Earlier, she was a Summer Associate at the same firm in 2015, gaining experience in legal research and writing.
Legal Experience at Kirkland & Ellis
Emmy E. Rush was employed as a Litigation Associate at Kirkland & Ellis from 2020 to 2022. In this role, she specialized in Government, Regulatory, and Internal Investigations. Her work involved advising clients on compliance and regulatory issues, as well as representing them in investigations.
Education and Expertise
Emmy E. Rush earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from Yale Law School, where she studied from 2013 to 2016. She also holds a degree in English Literature from the University of Chicago, completed from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles and analytical skills.
Background and Early Career
Emmy E. Rush began her legal career as a Chief Research Assistant for Judge Richard Posner and Professor William Landes from 2011 to 2012 in Chicago. She also gained experience as a Summer Associate at the U.S. Department of Justice in 2014 and served as a Law Clerk to Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain at the United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit from 2016 to 2017.