Practice Profile: 

Tiffany J. Smith has over a decade of experience advising and representing broker-dealers and other financial institutions, including financial technology companies, regarding compliance with the federal securities laws and regulations and the rules of the self-regulatory organizations. Smith’s practice primarily focuses on broker-dealer regulatory compliance, representing clients in connection with enforcement matters and regulatory examinations, and providing regulatory advice in connection with corporate transactions.

Leadership, Pro Bono and Civic work:

  • Member, WilmerHale Diversity Committee, New York
  • Member, Firmwide Executive Committee
  • Member, WilmerHale Hiring and Recruiting Committee, New York
  • Member, WilmerHale Pro Bono and Community Service Committee
  • Member, Wall Street Blockchain Association
  • Member, New York City Bar and Nation Bar Association
  • Member, Metropolitan Black Bar Association
  • Member, LGBT Bar Association of New York
  • Board Member, Legal Aid Society

Prior Experiences:

  • Intern, Litigation Group, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Washington DC, 2008
  • Intern, Student Observer Program, United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Washington DC, 2007
  • Compliance Audit Specialist, M&T Securities, Upper Marlboro, MD, 2005-2007
  • Sales Development Program Trainee, M&T Bank, Upper Marlboro, MD, 2004-2005

Education:

JD, The George Washington University Law School, 2008

BBA, The George Washington University, 2004

What advice would you give to young lawyers? When thinking about your career, dream big and leave it all on the “floor.”  With your J.D., your career possibilities are endless, so take advantage of this opportunity and create a career that is memorable for you and inspirational to others.


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