Lauren Hamill
About Lauren Hamill
Lauren Hamill serves as Senior Counsel in the Division of Corporation Finance, Office of Life Sciences at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position she has held since 2021. She has an extensive background in securities law, having previously worked in various roles at the SEC and holds multiple degrees in law and business.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Lauren Hamill currently serves as Senior Counsel in the Division of Corporation Finance, Office of Life Sciences at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). She has held this position since 2021, working remotely from the Denver Regional Office while being based in Washington D.C. Prior to her current role, she worked as Senior Counsel in the Division of Investment Management, Disclosure Review & Accounting Office from 2015 to 2018, and in the Division of Investment Management, Analytics Office from 2018 to 2021. Her extensive experience at the SEC spans over eight years.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Hamill has a diverse educational background. She is currently studying at Georgetown University Law Center, focusing on Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law, and is pursuing a Securities and Financial Regulation Certificate Program since 2020. She earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. Additionally, she holds an M.B.A. from the University of Colorado and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology and English from Colorado College.
Background
Lauren Hamill completed her secondary education at Cherry Creek High School. Her early career included a position at T. Rowe Price, where she worked as a Mutual Fund Broker and Retirement Plan Specialist from 2002 to 2004 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This experience contributed to her foundational knowledge in finance and investment management before transitioning to roles at the SEC.
Professional Experience
Before her current role in the Division of Corporation Finance, Lauren Hamill accumulated significant experience at the SEC in various capacities. She served as Senior Counsel in the Division of Investment Management, where she was involved in both the Disclosure Review & Accounting Office and the Analytics Office. Her tenure at the SEC has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance in the financial sector.