Robin Ray, JD, LLM
About Robin Ray, JD, LLM
Robin Ray, JD, LLM, is an Attorney Examiner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in legal compliance, risk management, and securities regulation, with previous roles at firms such as Norton Rose Fulbright and MetLife.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Robin Ray serves as an Attorney Examiner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2019. In this role, Ray coordinates with exam managers and assistant directors to establish examination approaches and assess risk factors, including client asset safety and information security. Ray conducts exit calls for investment advisers to communicate exam findings and explain securities law requirements. The position involves providing written correspondence to investment advisers regarding compliance program weaknesses and deficiencies related to securities regulation.
Previous Experience at Norton Rose Fulbright
Prior to joining the SEC, Robin Ray worked at Norton Rose Fulbright from 2018 to 2019 as part of the Client Due Diligence, Legal Compliance, and Risk Management team. This role was based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area and involved responsibilities related to legal compliance and risk management within the firm. Ray's experience in this position contributed to a solid foundation in compliance and risk assessment.
Educational Background and Expertise
Robin Ray holds a Juris Doctor degree from Michigan State University College of Law, where studies focused on Labor and Employment from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, Ray earned a Master of Laws (LLM) in Healthcare Compliance from Loyola University Chicago, studying from 2016 to 2018. Ray also completed a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government at Wayne State University from 1995 to 1996, and studied Pre-law at Eastern Michigan University from 1991 to 1994. This educational background supports Ray's expertise in conducting securities compliance examinations for investment advisers, investment companies, and private funds.
Career History and Roles
Before joining the SEC, Robin Ray accumulated diverse experience in various roles. From 1995 to 2000, Ray worked as a Group Insurance Consultant at MetLife in the Greater Detroit Area. Ray also served as an Attorney in Litigation and Research at Xerox from 2007 to 2008. These positions provided valuable insights into legal and compliance frameworks, enhancing Ray's capabilities in the current role at the SEC.