Rita Molesworth

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 1

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance

USA

5 Years Ranked

Band 2

Derivatives

USA

3 Years Ranked

Spotlight

Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory

USA

3 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

USA 2024

About

Provided by Rita Molesworth

Global

Practice Areas

Co-Chair, Willkie's Financial Institutions/Regulatory Practice Group. Past Chair, American Bar Association's Derivatives and Futures Law Committee and New York City Bar's Futures and Derivatives Committee. In 2021, appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice and the CFTC as an Independent Compliance Monitor in connection with settlements between those agencies and the Bank of Nova Scotia. A seasoned practitioner with over 35 years of experience with the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations applicable to all types of futures and swaps market participants; has over 25 years of experience structuring complex hedge funds and management companies. Recognized industry leader on CPO and CTA regulatory matters. Advises CFTC registrants and a variety of other businesses on derivatives law matters, including regulatory compliance, reporting and examinations. Serves on, and has chaired, multiple committees in the financial services arena. Early career experience at the National Futures Association and on the NYMEX trading floor.

Personal

Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 1995, University of Massachusetts, B.B.A., 1984. See: http://www.willkie.com/professionals/m/molesworth-rita-m

Chambers Review

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Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance - USA

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Rita Molesworth is best known for her work with hedge fund sponsors in CFTC compliance.

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Derivatives - USA

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Rita Molesworth is well regarded for advising on the regulatory compliance of derivative products in the commodities space.

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Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory - USA

Spotlight

Individual Editorial

Rita Molesworth is well regarded for advising on the regulatory compliance of derivative products in the commodities space.

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Strengths

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"Rita is very knowledgeable."

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondent
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"Rita is very adept at issue spotting. She is a thoughtful team leader who thinks about the big picture."

Derivatives respondent
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"Rita is very knowledgeable."

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondent
Global

"Rita is very adept at issue spotting. She is a thoughtful team leader who thinks about the big picture."

Derivatives respondent
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About

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Chambers Review

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Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance - USA

Individual Editorial

Derivatives - USA

Individual Editorial

Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory - USA

Individual Editorial

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