Shining Hsu
About Shining Hsu
Shining Hsu is an experienced attorney currently serving as an Assistant United States Attorney in San Francisco, California, and as an SEC Honors Program Intern. With a background in financial analysis and a focus on enforcing restitution judgments, Hsu has held various legal positions over the past two decades, including roles at the U.S. Department of Justice and California Department of Justice.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Currently, Shining Hsu serves as an SEC Honors Program Intern at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This position has been held since 2005, spanning 19 years. The SEC Honors Program is designed to attract top legal talent to the agency, where interns gain experience in securities law and regulatory practices.
Current Role as Assistant United States Attorney
Shining Hsu has been working as an Assistant United States Attorney at the United States Attorneys' Offices since 2019. Based in San Francisco, California, Hsu focuses on enforcing restitution judgments and other monetary penalties to restore assets to victims. This role includes serving as the Financial Litigation Coordinator for the Northern District of California, where Hsu specializes in enforcing criminal and civil judgments on behalf of the United States.
Previous Experience at U.S. Department of Justice
From 2006 to 2017, Shining Hsu worked as a Trial Attorney in the Attorney General’s Honors Program at the U.S. Department of Justice. This role was held for 11 years across Newark, NJ, and San Jose, CA. Hsu's responsibilities included litigation and legal analysis in various cases, contributing to the enforcement of federal laws.
Educational Background in Law and Economics
Shining Hsu studied at Georgetown University, where a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS) was achieved with a focus on International Economics. Hsu also attended the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), where a Juris Doctor (JD) degree was obtained. This educational background supports Hsu's expertise in legal and financial matters.
Experience in Financial Analysis and Nonprofit Sector
Prior to legal roles, Shining Hsu worked as a Financial Analyst at Credit Suisse First Boston for one year from 2001 to 2002. Additionally, Hsu served as Finance and Information Director at Susan G. Komen for the Cure for nine months in 2002 to 2003. These positions provided foundational experience in finance and organizational management.