Jennifer Riegel
About Jennifer Riegel
Jennifer Riegel serves as the Deputy Director of Policy at the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation within the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position she has held since 2024. She has a diverse educational background, including a Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Boston University.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Jennifer Riegel serves as the Deputy Director of Policy in the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She began this role in 2024 and has been involved in policy development aimed at supporting small businesses in accessing capital. Her position focuses on advocating for the interests of small business owners and ensuring that their needs are represented in regulatory discussions.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Prior to her current role, Jennifer Riegel held several positions at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She served as Special Counsel in the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation from 2019 to 2020. Following this, she worked as Policy Manager in the same office from 2020 until her current appointment in 2024. In these roles, she contributed to the formulation of policies that impact small businesses and their capital formation efforts.
Educational Background
Jennifer Riegel has an extensive educational background. She studied Political Science at Boston University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree from 2000 to 2002. She then attended Santa Clara University School of Law, obtaining her Juris Doctor from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, she participated in a Semester At Sea program in 1999, which lasted for 11 months, and briefly studied at Whitman College in 1998 for one year.
Experience at Cooley LLP
Jennifer Riegel has experience working at Cooley LLP, where she was a Summer Associate in 2004 for two months. She later served as a Business Associate from 2005 to 2007. During her time at Cooley LLP, she gained practical legal experience that contributed to her professional development in the field of law.