Kelly Shoop
About Kelly Shoop
Kelly Shoop serves as the Branch Chief in the Office of Chief Counsel for the Division of Trading and Markets at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. With a background in law and music, Shoop has held various positions, including Special Counsel at the SEC and Counsel at WilmerHale.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Kelly Shoop currently serves as Branch Chief in the Office of Chief Counsel within the Division of Trading and Markets at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). She has held this position since 2020. Prior to her current role, she worked as Special Counsel in the same division from 2015 to 2020. In these roles, she has been involved in regulatory matters concerning trading practices and market structure.
Previous Experience at WilmerHale
Before joining the SEC, Kelly Shoop worked as Counsel at WilmerHale from 2013 to 2015. During her tenure at the law firm, she focused on legal issues related to financial markets and regulatory compliance. Her experience at WilmerHale contributed to her expertise in securities law and market regulations.
Background in the Arts
Kelly Shoop began her career in the arts as the Artistic Coordinator for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra from 2000 to 2003. In this role, she was responsible for coordinating artistic programming and events, which provided her with a unique perspective on the intersection of law and the arts.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Shoop earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. She also holds a Bachelor of Music degree from DePauw University, which she completed from 1991 to 1995. Her educational background combines legal training with a foundation in the arts.