Kenisha Nicholson
About Kenisha Nicholson
Kenisha Nicholson serves as Special Counsel in the Office of Small Business Policy within the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has a strong legal background, having previously held positions at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and Accenture, and holds degrees from Stanford Law School, Stanford University, and Pomona College.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Kenisha Nicholson serves as Special Counsel in the Office of Small Business Policy within the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has held this position since 2021. In this role, she focuses on policies that impact small businesses and their access to capital markets. Her work involves analyzing regulatory frameworks and providing legal guidance to support small business initiatives.
Previous Experience at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Prior to her current role, Kenisha Nicholson worked at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati as Senior Counsel from 2018 to 2021. During her tenure, she provided legal counsel on various corporate matters. Before that, she served as a Corporate Attorney at the same firm from 2010 to 2016, where she gained extensive experience in corporate law and compliance.
Experience at Accenture
Kenisha Nicholson was employed at Accenture as Corporate Counsel from 2016 to 2018. In this position, she handled legal issues related to corporate governance and compliance. Her role involved advising on various corporate transactions and ensuring adherence to legal standards within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Kenisha Nicholson holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Stanford Law School, which she earned from 2005 to 2009. She also obtained a Master's Degree in Public Policy with a focus on Social Entrepreneurship from Stanford University from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy Analysis from Pomona College from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in law and public policy.