Ray Ward
About Ray Ward
Ray Ward is a paralegal with extensive experience in the legal field, currently employed at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Los Angeles. He has a background in political science and pre-law studies, along with previous roles in litigation and bartending.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Ray Ward has been employed as a Paralegal at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2016. In this role, he supports legal processes and compliance efforts within the agency. His work contributes to the SEC's mission of protecting investors and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets. Based in Los Angeles, California, Ward has accumulated over eight years of experience in this position.
Previous Experience as Litigation Paralegal
Prior to his current role, Ray Ward worked as a Litigation Paralegal at McCarthy & Holthus LLP from 2011 to 2015. During his four years in this position, he gained valuable experience in managing legal documentation and supporting litigation processes. His work in the Greater San Diego Area helped him develop skills essential for his future roles in the legal field.
Education and Expertise
Ray Ward has a solid educational background in legal studies and political science. He earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Political Science and Government from San Diego Mesa College between 2012 and 2015. Additionally, he studied Paralegal Studies at ITT Technical Institute-San Diego, achieving an Associate of Science (A.S.) from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Pre-Law Studies from National University from 2017 to 2020.
Early Career at The Cheesecake Factory
Before entering the legal field, Ray Ward worked as a Bartender at The Cheesecake Factory from 2005 to 2011. This six-year experience in the San Diego and Chula Vista areas provided him with customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, which are beneficial in his subsequent legal career.
Short-Term Role at sterkly
Ray Ward briefly worked as a Paralegal at sterkly for seven months in 2015. This role allowed him to further develop his paralegal skills before transitioning to his current position at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.