Laura Crotty
About Laura Crotty
Laura Crotty serves as the Legal Branch Chief in the Office of Life Sciences at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, bringing extensive regulatory experience from both the U.S. and U.K. corporate and securities markets.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Laura Crotty serves as the Legal Branch Chief in the Office of Life Sciences within the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to regulatory oversight and compliance within the life sciences sector. Her role involves managing legal aspects related to corporate finance and ensuring adherence to securities regulations.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Prior to her current position, Laura Crotty worked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in various roles. From 2020 to 2021, she served as an Attorney in the Office of Life Sciences. Earlier, she held the position of Attorney Advisor for Pharmaceutical and Insurance from 2008 to 2012, and later served as Special Counsel for Financial Services from 2012 to 2013. These roles provided her with extensive experience in regulatory compliance and oversight.
Experience at Financial Conduct Authority
Laura Crotty has significant experience at the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom. She worked as a Senior Associate in the Listing Transactions Department from 2014 to 2017, and then as a Manager in the same department from 2017 to 2018. Her work involved managing listing transactions and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in the U.K. corporate market.
Educational Background
Laura Crotty earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Auburn University, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. She later attended the University of Georgia School of Law, obtaining her Juris Doctor degree from 2003 to 2006. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal and regulatory career in corporate finance.
Regulatory Expertise
Laura Crotty possesses expertise in overseeing fundraising and restructuring transactions within the corporate and securities markets. She has extensive experience in regulatory compliance for equity capital market transactions, including initial public offerings and market introductions. Her dual regulatory experience in both the U.S. and U.K. markets enhances her proficiency in navigating complex legal frameworks.