Grace Baer
About Grace Baer
Grace Baer is an SEC Scholars Program Intern with a background in legal education and corporate finance. She has held various roles, including Contracts Dean's Fellow and Summer Associate, while studying law at American University Washington College of Law.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Grace Baer currently serves as an SEC Scholars Program Intern at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2024. In this role, she has gained practical experience in securities regulation and corporate finance. Her work includes involvement in corporate finance rulemaking within the SEC's Office of Rulemaking, contributing to her understanding of the regulatory landscape.
Education and Expertise
Grace Baer studied at American University Washington College of Law, where she earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 2021 to 2024. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and French Studies in Literature and Culture at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) from 2014 to 2018. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in legal principles and regulatory frameworks.
Background in Legal Support
Grace Baer has a diverse background in legal support roles. She worked as a Contracts Dean's Fellow to Professor Michael Carroll at American University Washington College of Law, providing academic support in legal education. Additionally, she served as a Legal Assistant and Paralegal at Spertus, Landes & Umhofer, LLP from 2018 to 2021, where she gained practical experience in legal operations.
Experience in Legal Publications
Grace Baer has contributed to legal publications as a Junior Staffer and currently as a Note and Comment Editor for the American University Business Law Review. In these roles, she has been involved in the editorial process, enhancing her skills in legal writing and analysis. Her contributions help shape the discourse in business law.
Previous Legal Internships
Grace Baer has completed several internships that have enriched her legal experience. She worked as a Summer Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP in 2023 and as a Legal Intern at The Chefs' Warehouse in 2022. These positions provided her with exposure to various aspects of legal practice and corporate law.