Rita Molesworth

A seasoned practitioner with unparalleled experience with the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations. In 2021, appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice and the CFTC as an Independent Compliance Monitor for a major financial institution. Advises futures and swaps market participants, CFTC registrants and other businesses on derivatives law matters, including regulatory compliance, reporting and examinations. Recognized leader on CPO and CTA regulatory matters; 25+ years of experience structuring complex hedge funds, investment vehicles and related management entities. Early career experience as an examiner with the National Futures Association (NFA); worked with energy companies (open outcry years) on the trading floor of the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). Serves on, and has chaired, multiple financial industry committees. Co-Chairs 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 Regulation Committee.