Stephanie Odigie
Associate, Washington, D.C.
Overview
Professional experience
Education and qualifications
Published works
Overview
Stephanie is an Associate in the U.S. Financial Regulatory Group. Stephanie advises firms in the financial services sector, including global financial institutions, private funds and asset managers, on operational, regulatory and compliance matters arising under U.S. financial laws and regulations. She regularly advises on issues related to the U.S. Investment Advisers Act, advertising and marketing in the U.S., conflicts of interest, compliance policies and procedures, and ESG matters.
Stephanie is committed to pro bono services and has represented individuals seeking legal aid for discriminatory matters and employment visas. She is a member of the firm’s Black Affinity Network and the Women’s Network Committee.
Professional experience
Stephanie was Articles Editor for Emory Law’s Corporate Governance and Accountability Journal, an extern for One Page Thinking, 2L Representative for the Student Bar Association, VP of Outreach for the Legal Association for Women Students, and a member of the Black Law Student Association.
Stephanie currently serves as the Scholarship Chair for the Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys (LIWOCA).
Education and qualifications
Stephanie holds a Juris Doctor with Honors from Emory University School of Law.
She graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech University, where she majored in Political Science, with a minor in Psychology, and served as the Senator Chair of the Arts and Sciences Department of the Student Government Association.
Published works
Stephanie contributes to client publications relating to regulatory compliance, enforcement and sports law.
Publications include:
"U.S. Regulatory Update," Linklaters Client Services, March 2023 “
"Do US Courts Have Jurisdiction Over International Sports Federations In Match-Fixing Cases?” LawInSport, May 30, 2023