For Joan Loughnane, adapting to new roles was a key part of working in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.

Over the past 15 years, Loughnane has served in a number positions, including acting chief of the complex frauds and cybercrime unit and, most recently, chief counsel to the U.S. Attorney. Loughnane also served briefly as acting Deputy U.S. Attorney following the 2017 firing of Preet Bharara.