Nita Klunder
About Nita Klunder
Nita Klunder is an Enforcement Attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School and a B.A. in International Relations from The Johns Hopkins University.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Nita Klunder currently serves as an Enforcement Attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Boston, Massachusetts. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the SEC's mission of protecting investors and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets. Her role involves investigating potential violations of securities laws and enforcing compliance among market participants.
Education and Expertise
Nita Klunder earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Columbia Law School, where she studied from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations and Affairs from The Johns Hopkins University, completing her studies from 2002 to 2005. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles and international affairs, which informs her work in enforcement.
Background
Nita Klunder has a diverse professional background in law, having worked in various legal roles prior to her current position at the SEC. She began her career as an Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York, where she worked for nearly a year from 2009 to 2010. She then continued her career at Sullivan & Worcester LLP as an Associate from 2013 to 2015, before returning to Paul Weiss for an additional two years until 2013.
Previous Experience at Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
Before joining the SEC, Nita Klunder served as an Assistant Attorney General at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office from 2015 to 2020. In this role, she was involved in legal matters pertaining to the state's interests, working on cases that required a deep understanding of both state and federal law. Her experience in this position further developed her skills in legal enforcement and compliance.