Suzanne Abt
About Suzanne Abt
Suzanne Abt serves as Senior Counsel at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, a position she has held since 1999. She earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and has previous experience as an associate at Blank Rome LLP and Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Suzanne Abt has served as Senior Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 1999. In this role, she provides legal guidance and support on various regulatory matters. Her extensive experience at the SEC spans over 25 years, during which she has contributed to the agency's mission of protecting investors and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets.
Education and Expertise
Suzanne Abt earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where she studied from 1991 to 1994. Prior to her legal education, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from the University of Rochester, completing her studies there from 1987 to 1991. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both legal and analytical skills.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining the SEC, Suzanne Abt worked as an Associate at Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP from 1994 to 1998 in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Following this position, she spent a year at Blank Rome LLP as an Associate from 1998 to 1999 in Philadelphia, PA. These roles contributed to her legal expertise and prepared her for her long-standing position at the SEC.