Meredith Mac Vicar
About Meredith Mac Vicar
Meredith Mac Vicar serves as Counsel to the Director of the Division of Trading and Markets at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, bringing expertise in regulatory policy and investigations within the financial services sector.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Meredith Mac Vicar serves as Counsel to the Director of the Division of Trading and Markets at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the regulatory framework governing trading and market operations. Her role involves providing legal guidance and support on various regulatory matters within the financial services industry.
Previous Experience at FINRA
Prior to her current role, Meredith Mac Vicar worked at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as Principal Counsel in Regulatory Operations, Litigation & Policy from 2012 to 2019. In this capacity, she focused on regulatory compliance and legal issues affecting the financial markets, enhancing her expertise in the field.
Legal Background and Expertise
Meredith Mac Vicar has a strong background in legal writing and trial practice. Her expertise encompasses regulatory policy and investigations within the financial services sector, equipping her with the skills necessary to navigate complex legal challenges in her current position.
Education and Academic Achievements
Meredith Mac Vicar obtained her Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Georgetown University, focusing on Marketing and Spanish, which she completed from 1998 to 2002. Additionally, she participated in a semester abroad program at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, studying marketing and theology.
Early Career Experience
Before her legal career, Meredith Mac Vicar worked as an Assistant District Attorney at the Kings County District Attorney's Office from 2007 to 2012. She also served as a Certified SAT/GRE Instructor at The Princeton Review for one year in 2002-2003. These roles contributed to her foundational skills in legal analysis and education.