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Emily Gordy

Emily Gordy

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Enforcement)

USA - Nationwide

4 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

Former FINRA and SEC regulator Emily Gordy represents broker-dealers, investment advisers, fintech companies and other financial institutions in government and regulatory investigations and enforcement actions involving complex regulatory issues. Clients benefit from Emily’s profound knowledge of securities laws and deep ties with the regulatory community to bring their matters to a successful resolution.

Ms. Gordy’s practice covers the full suite of securities enforcement and compliance issues impacting the financial services industry. She advises on matters involving anti-money laundering (“AML”), Regulation Best Interest, supervision, conflicts of interest, disclosures, books and records, and registration and licensing issues, including statutory disqualifications. Emily fiercely advocates on behalf of clients before government agencies and self-regulatory organizations, where her goal is always to avoid enforcement action while protecting her clients’ business interests. She also partners with clients to identify and address gaps in their global compliance systems to prevent future regulatory scrutiny.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Enforcement) - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Emily Gordy has previous experience at the SEC and FINRA, making her particularly well placed to handle a wide range of enforcement matters affecting broker-dealer clients.

Strengths

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  • Emily has an encyclopedia of knowledge of broker-dealer regulation and the workings of FINRA.

    Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Enforcement)Chambers Guide to the USA
  • Emily is a longtime and valuable regulatory attorney for the company.

    Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Enforcement)Chambers Guide to the USA
  • Emily brings her years of experience with the SEC and FINRA, and her practical, solution-oriented approach to client matters.

    Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Enforcement)Chambers Guide to the USA

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