Rebecca L. Fine
About Rebecca L. Fine
Rebecca L. Fine serves as the Managing Director of Athena Art Finance and Head of Art Investments at Yieldstreet, bringing over 25 years of experience in art law and finance. She co-founded Athena Art Finance and has represented prominent art collectors and institutions throughout her career.
Work at Yieldstreet
Rebecca L. Fine currently serves as Managing Director of Athena Art Finance and Head of Art Investments at Yieldstreet, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees investment strategies focused on art-backed debt and equity investments. Prior to this, she worked at Yieldstreet as Managing Director of Strategy and Legal Affairs from 2020 to 2021. Her leadership at Yieldstreet is characterized by a disciplined investment process designed to mitigate risks associated with art investments.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Fine holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Columbia Law School and a Bachelor's Degree in Art History and Philosophy from Columbia University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her over 25 years of experience in the art market and art finance. She has specialized as an art lawyer for more than 15 years, combining her knowledge of art, finance, and law to represent prominent art collectors, dealers, museums, and foundations.
Background
Rebecca Fine has a diverse professional background with significant experience in law and art finance. She began her career as an Associate at WilmerHale and later at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, where she worked in securities, antitrust, and complex commercial litigation. She was a partner at an art law boutique and served as General Counsel at Athena Art Finance from its founding in 2015 until 2021. Her extensive experience in the legal aspects of art transactions has positioned her as a leading figure in the art finance sector.
Achievements
Rebecca Fine co-founded Athena Art Finance, focusing on art-backed investments. She has represented some of the most prominent figures in the art world, including collectors, dealers, and museums. Her role as Managing Director at Yieldstreet and her previous position as General Counsel at Athena Art Finance reflect her commitment to advancing the field of art finance. Fine's work is characterized by a focus on creating investment strategies that address the unique risks associated with art investments.