Career
Sandra Hanna leads the firm's SEC Enforcement practice, based in Washington, DC and New York. She represents public companies, regulated entities, audit firms and senior executives in regulatory enforcement matters before the SEC, DOJ, PCAOB, FINRA, and other domestic and international law enforcement agencies. Sandra also has significant experience leading SEC and DOJ appointed Independent Corporate Monitor teams in both securities and FCPA matters.
Prior to joining Steptoe, Sandra spent nine years at a premier Chambers-ranked SEC enforcement boutique law firm, which she co-founded. During law school, she worked in the Summer Honors Program in the SEC's Division of Enforcement. Prior to attending law school and business school, she managed the professional careers of several Grammy Award-winning musicians.
Sandra grew up in New York City and attended the United Nations International School. She remains active in several charitable organizations and devotes significant time to pro bono activities and diversity-related commitments.
Professional Memberships
Member, Law360 2023 Securities Editorial Advisory Board
Former Co-Chair, Subcommittee on Securities Enforcement, DC Bar
