Sallie Kim
About Sallie Kim
Sallie Kim serves as the Supervisory Counsel for the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive legal experience, including roles at the U.S. Attorney's Office, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and several prominent law firms.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Sallie Kim serves as Supervisory Counsel in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has held this position since 2022, contributing her expertise in regulatory enforcement and compliance from the San Francisco office. Her role involves overseeing investigations and enforcement actions related to securities laws.
Previous Experience in Enforcement and Litigation
Prior to her current role, Sallie Kim worked as Senior Counsel in the Market Abuse Unit of the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from 2017 to 2022. She also has experience as a Litigation Associate at Sidley Austin LLP from 2014 to 2016 and at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP from 2011 to 2014, where she focused on complex litigation matters.
Internships and Early Career
Sallie Kim began her legal career with various internships. She interned at the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York in the Criminal Division for three months in 2010. Additionally, she served as a Summer Law Clerk at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in 2009 and as a Summer Associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in 2010.
Education and Academic Background
Sallie Kim earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Yale University, completing her degree from 2001 to 2005. She later obtained her Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. During her time at NYU, she also worked as a Clinic Assistant from 2007 to 2008.
Analytical Role at Kobre & Kim LLP
From 2005 to 2007, Sallie Kim worked as an Analyst at Kobre & Kim LLP. This role provided her with foundational experience in legal analysis and research, contributing to her development as a legal professional.