🇺🇦 Serafima Krikunova Mc Tigue
About 🇺🇦 Serafima Krikunova Mc Tigue
Serafima Krikunova Mc Tigue is an Enforcement Attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where she has worked since 2017. She has previous experience as a Litigation Associate at prominent law firms and has completed externships with federal judges.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Serafima Krikunova Mc Tigue has been employed as an Enforcement Attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for investigating and prosecuting violations of federal securities laws. Her work contributes to the SEC's mission of protecting investors and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets.
Previous Experience at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Before her current position, Serafima Krikunova Mc Tigue worked as a Litigation Associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP from 2012 to 2015. During her three years in Palo Alto, California, she focused on various litigation matters, gaining valuable experience in legal research, case preparation, and client representation.
Experience at Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Serafima Krikunova Mc Tigue served as a Litigation Associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP from 2015 to 2017. Her two-year tenure in San Francisco involved handling complex litigation cases, where she developed her skills in legal strategy and courtroom procedures.
Education and Expertise
Serafima Krikunova Mc Tigue holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Columbia Law School. She also earned a Bachelor's degree from UCLA, where she studied American Literature & Culture and Mass Communications. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal career, particularly in the fields of litigation and enforcement.
Judicial Externships
In 2012, Serafima Krikunova Mc Tigue completed a four-month externship with Judge Paul G. Gardephe at the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Additionally, in 2010, she externed for two months with Judge Kim McLane Wardlaw at the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. These experiences enhanced her understanding of judicial processes and legal reasoning.