Kathryn Paravano
About Kathryn Paravano
Kathryn Paravano is a legal intern currently working in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has a diverse background in legal internships and policy research, with a strong academic focus on American politics and constitutional law.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Kathryn Paravano is currently serving as a Legal Intern in the Division of Enforcement - Trial Unit at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has been in this role since 2023, contributing to various legal projects and gaining practical experience in securities law and enforcement actions.
Previous Experience at U.S. Department of Justice
Paravano has held multiple legal intern positions at the U.S. Department of Justice. In 2022, she worked as a Legal Intern in the Criminal Fraud Section for three months. Additionally, she served as a Legal Intern in the Civil Fraud Section for another three months during the same year, both roles based in the Washington, District of Columbia area.
Educational Background
Kathryn Paravano studied at several prestigious institutions. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Law (JD) at Georgetown University Law Center since 2021. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Georgetown University from 2019 to 2021, and previously studied Political Science with double minors in Spanish and History at The Ohio State University from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she studied at Universidad Complutense de Madrid in 2019 for 11 months.
Research and Policy Experience
Paravano has experience in research and policy through her role as a Policy Fellow at Klein/Johnson Group in 2021, where she worked for seven months. She also interned at the Cato Institute for HumanProgress.org in 2019, focusing on research for three months. Her work experiences reflect her strong academic interest in American politics and public policy.
Academic Achievements
During her undergraduate studies, Kathryn completed an Honors thesis on D.C. statehood, showcasing her engagement with significant political issues. She graduated from Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart with High Honors in 2017, laying a strong foundation for her academic pursuits in government and law.