Lesli Sheppard
About Lesli Sheppard
Lesli Sheppard serves as Counsel in the Office of Commissioner Walter. She earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law in 1996 and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University, which she completed in 1993.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Lesli Sheppard serves as Counsel in the Office of Commissioner Walter at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In this role, Sheppard provides legal advice and guidance on various regulatory matters. The SEC is responsible for enforcing federal securities laws and regulating the securities industry, which includes overseeing securities exchanges, brokers, and dealers.
Education and Expertise
Lesli Sheppard earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law in 1996. This advanced legal degree equips her with extensive knowledge of law and legal principles. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Arts at Duke University, where she studied from 1989 to 1993. Her educational background supports her expertise in legal matters within the regulatory framework of the SEC.
Background
Lesli Sheppard has a strong academic foundation that informs her professional practice. She studied at Duke University, where she obtained her undergraduate degree, before pursuing her law degree at Washington University in St. Louis. This combination of education has prepared her for her current role at the SEC, where she engages with complex legal issues in the financial sector.