Joseph Valerio
About Joseph Valerio
Joseph Valerio is a General Attorney currently working at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2021. He has a diverse background in law, having held various positions at notable law firms and institutions, and holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Georgetown University Law Center.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Joseph Valerio serves as a General Attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He has held this position since 2021 and has accumulated three years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include providing legal counsel and guidance on matters related to securities regulation and enforcement.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to his current position, Joseph Valerio worked at several prestigious law firms. He was an Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP for seven months in 2021. He also served as an Associate at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP from 2019 to 2021, following a tenure as a Law Clerk at the same firm from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he was a Summer Associate Law Clerk at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in 2017.
Education and Academic Background
Joseph Valerio earned his Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Georgetown University Law Center, where he studied from 2015 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Psychology from Macaulay Honors College at The City University of New York, completed in 2015. His academic journey included research assistant roles at both Macaulay Honors College and Brooklyn College.
Internships and Early Career Roles
Joseph Valerio gained valuable experience through various internships early in his career. He interned at The Office of Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand in both 2014 and 2015, focusing on consumer affairs. He also worked as a Student Advocate at the Institute for Public Representation in 2018 and as a Secondee at Swiss Re in 2021.
Research and Teaching Experience
In addition to his legal practice, Joseph Valerio has contributed to academia as a Research Assistant at Georgetown University Law Center and Brooklyn College. He served as a Teaching Assistant for the LL.M. program at Georgetown University Law Center from 2016 to 2017, where he supported faculty and assisted students in their legal studies.