Susan Poklemba
About Susan Poklemba
Susan Poklemba serves as Special Counsel in the Division of Trading and Markets at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where she provides legal advice on federal securities laws and leads special projects related to broker-dealer issues.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Susan Poklemba has been serving as Special Counsel in the Division of Trading and Markets, Office of Chief Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2020. In this role, she provides legal advice and interpretations on federal securities laws to senior management. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Attorney in the same division from 2016 to 2020, where she contributed to market supervision. Additionally, she gained experience as a Legal Intern in the Division of Trading and Markets and the Office of Chief Counsel in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Susan Poklemba holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Languages and Literatures from the University of Maryland. She also participated in a Foreign Legal Study & Exchange Program at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan, focusing on International Business Law. Currently, she is pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.) at the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law, which she began in 2016. Her educational background supports her expertise in legal matters related to securities and telecommunications.
Background
Before her tenure at the SEC, Susan Poklemba worked at the Federal Communications Commission as a Legal Intern in the International Bureau for two months in 2014. She also held positions at the University of Maryland in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Master's in Telecommunications Program, first as Program Coordinator from 2008 to 2012 and later as Assistant Director from 2012 to 2013. These roles provided her with a foundation in legal and regulatory frameworks.
Achievements
In her current role at the SEC, Susan Poklemba leads and facilitates special projects related to broker-dealer issues. Her contributions to the Division of Trading and Markets have involved providing legal guidance and managing complex regulatory matters. Her previous experience as an Attorney and Legal Intern has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of securities laws and market supervision.