DLA Piper announced today that Mary Dunbar has joined the firm’s Finance practice as a partner in Washington, DC. Dunbar joins from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP.
Dunbar counsels US and foreign clients on broker-dealer and securities market regulation, including trading rules, compliance, supervision and self-reporting issues. She represents clients in US Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and state securities commission investigations and enforcement actions, and conducts internal investigations. Dunbar also advises clients on broker-dealer formation, mergers and acquisitions, and market structure issues.
She brings experience as a vice president and deputy general counsel with The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., as well as other FINRA and governmental experience.
“With her sophisticated understanding of broker-dealer and securities regulatory law, Mary brings a unique skillset that is in high demand,” said John Cusack, global co-chair and US chair of DLA Piper’s Finance practice. “Her background will immediately enhance our growing capabilities in investment fund and structured finance work.”
“We’re excited to welcome Mary as we expand our broker-dealer practice in the region,” said Jeff Lehrer, managing partner of the firm’s Washington, DC, office. “Her broad experience in regulatory and enforcement counseling will be an asset to new and existing clients, and we are thrilled to have her on board.”
, received her J.D. from the University of Virginia and her B.S. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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