Rita Molesworth

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 1

Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory

USA

4 Years Ranked

Band 1

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance

USA

6 Years Ranked

Band 2

Derivatives

USA

4 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

USA 2024

About

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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.

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Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 1995, University of Massachusetts, B.B.A., 1984. See: https://www.willkie.com/professionals/m/molesworth%20rita%20m

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory - USA

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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

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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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Strengths

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"Rita has deep industry expertise."

Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory respondent
Chambers Global Guide

"Rita has deep industry expertise."

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondent
Chambers Global Guide

"She's one of the lawyers at the top of the market."

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondent
Chambers Global Guide

"Rita has deep industry expertise."

Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory respondent
Chambers Global Guide

"Rita has deep industry expertise."

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondent
Chambers Global Guide

"She's one of the lawyers at the top of the market."

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance - USA

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