Aasma Shopoff
About Aasma Shopoff
Aasma Shopoff serves as the Deputy General Counsel at Splitit, where she has worked since 2021, overseeing litigation and corporate governance. She has a diverse legal background, including roles at BlackRock and Charles Schwab, and holds degrees from multiple prestigious institutions.
Work at Splitit
Aasma Shopoff has served as Deputy General Counsel at Splitit since 2021. In this role, she oversees litigation and trademark disputes. She provides legal advice on various matters, including marketing, antitrust issues, lending licenses, and corporate governance. Additionally, she leads public policy and government relations for the company. Her work contributes to the legal framework and operational integrity of Splitit, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Previous Experience
Before joining Splitit, Aasma Shopoff worked at Charles Schwab as Regulatory Counsel from 2020 to 2021. She also held positions at BlackRock, where she served as Vice President & Senior Counsel from 2014 to 2020 and as Associate Trading and Derivatives Legal from 2011 to 2014. Her career began at Tokyo Electron US as a Technical Writer from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, she gained experience as a Law Clerk and Alternative Dispute Resolution Intern at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2005.
Education and Expertise
Aasma Shopoff has a diverse educational background in law and international studies. She earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from Indiana University Maurer School of Law, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. She also studied European Union and French Law at Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II). Furthermore, she attended the University of San Diego School of Law, focusing on International and Comparative Law. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts in English from The University of Texas at Austin.
Language Proficiency
Aasma Shopoff is conversant in French and Urdu. This language proficiency enhances her ability to engage in diverse legal environments and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, particularly in international contexts.
Global Experience
Aasma Shopoff has lived and worked in multiple major cities, including Paris, London, New York, Austin, and San Francisco. This global experience has contributed to her understanding of international law and regulatory frameworks, making her a valuable asset in her legal roles.