Rushabh Soni
About Rushabh Soni
Rushabh Soni is a Student Honors Intern at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he focuses on compliance and regulatory issues related to security-based swaps. He has previously held various internships and editorial positions, including roles at Halfaker and Associates, American University Business Law Review, and Notarize.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Rushabh Soni currently serves as a Student Honors Intern at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2022. He works within the Division of Examinations, specifically in the Office of the Chief Counsel and the Office of Security-Based Swaps. His role involves examining compliance and regulatory issues related to security-based swaps, contributing to the SEC's mission of protecting investors and maintaining fair markets.
Education and Expertise
Rushabh Soni studied at American University Washington College of Law, where he earned a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, he attended Penn State University, achieving a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and Philosophy from 2015 to 2019. His academic background provides a strong foundation in legal principles and critical thinking, which supports his work in legal and regulatory environments.
Background in Legal Internships
Rushabh Soni has gained practical experience through various legal internships. He worked as a Legal Intern at Halfaker and Associates, LLC for two months in 2021, and also completed a one-month internship at SAIC in the Halfaker Business Unit. In 2022, he served as a Commercial Transactions Intern at Notarize for three months. These roles have equipped him with skills in legal research and compliance.
Contributions to American University Business Law Review
Rushabh Soni has been actively involved with the American University Business Law Review. He served as a Junior Staffer from 2021 to 2022 and currently holds the position of Senior Articles Editor since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the editorial leadership of the publication, enhancing its academic rigor and relevance in business law.
Freelance and Tutoring Experience
In addition to his legal internships, Rushabh Soni has experience as a Freelance Copywriter at DHD Consulting in 2020 for four months. He also worked as a Writing Tutor at Penn State University from 2017 to 2019, where he received an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5. This tutoring role involved assisting students in developing their writing skills, further demonstrating his expertise in communication.