Melika H.
About Melika H.
Melika H. is an Enforcement Attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Miami, Florida, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse legal background, including experience at the United Nations and the World Bank Group, and holds a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Melika H. has been serving as an Enforcement Attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2021. Based in Miami, Florida, she has contributed to the agency's mission of protecting investors and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets. Her role involves investigating potential violations of securities laws and enforcing compliance.
Education and Expertise
Melika H. holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Pre-Law Studies and English Literatures and Languages from the University of Florida, where she studied from 2009 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from The George Washington University Law School, completing her studies from 2014 to 2017. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles and practices.
Background in Legal Internships
In 2015, Melika H. gained valuable experience through legal internships at two prominent organizations. She worked as a Legal Intern at the World Bank Group for three months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area and served as a Judicial Court Registry Legal Intern at the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in The Hague Area, Netherlands. These roles contributed to her understanding of international law and legal processes.
Experience at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Melika H. worked at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP for a total of six years. She began as a Summer Associate in 2016 for two months before becoming an Associate from 2017 to 2021. During her time at the firm, she developed expertise in various legal matters and contributed to significant cases.
Early Career in Consumer Law
In 2014, Melika H. briefly worked at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services in the Consumer Law Division for one month. This early experience provided her with insights into consumer protection laws and the challenges faced by individuals in legal matters.