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Mary Jo White
NameMary Jo White
Birth dateDecember 27, 1947
Birth placeKansas City, Missouri
OccupationLawyer

Mary Jo White is a renowned American lawyer who has served as the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from 2013 to 2017. She is a graduate of William Woods University and received her law degree from Columbia Law School, where she was a member of the Columbia Law Review. White's career has been marked by her work as a federal prosecutor and her involvement in high-profile cases, including the prosecution of John Gotti and Oscar Wyatt. Her expertise in securities law and white-collar crime has led to her appointment to various positions, including her role as the first female United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

● Early Life and Education

Mary Jo White was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and grew up in McLean, Virginia. She attended William Woods University, where she earned a degree in psychology and was a member of the Alpha Phi sorority. White then went on to attend Columbia Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree and was a member of the Columbia Law Review. During her time at Columbia Law School, she was influenced by professors such as Louis Henkin and Harold Edgar. After graduating, White clerked for Judge Marvin Frankel of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

● Career

White's career in law began as a clerk for Judge Marvin Frankel and later as an associate at the law firm Debevoise & Plimpton. She then joined the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York as an Assistant United States Attorney, where she worked under Rudolph Giuliani and prosecuted cases involving organized crime, including the Mafia Commission trial. White's work as a prosecutor led to her appointment as the first female United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York by President Bill Clinton in 1993. During her tenure, she oversaw the prosecution of high-profile cases, including the World Trade Center bombing and the Unabomber case. White has also worked as a partner at the law firm Debevoise & Plimpton, where she has represented clients such as Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase.

● Securities and Exchange Commission

In 2013, White was appointed as the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by President Barack Obama. During her tenure, she has overseen the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and has worked to strengthen securities regulation and corporate governance. White has also been a strong advocate for investor protection and has worked to improve the SEC's enforcement capabilities. Her work at the SEC has been influenced by her experience as a prosecutor and her involvement in high-profile cases, including the Enron scandal and the Bernard Madoff case. White has also worked closely with other regulatory agencies, including the Federal Reserve and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

● Notable Cases

Throughout her career, White has been involved in numerous high-profile cases, including the prosecution of John Gotti and Oscar Wyatt. She has also worked on cases involving corporate fraud, including the Enron scandal and the WorldCom scandal. White's experience as a prosecutor has also led to her involvement in cases involving terrorism, including the World Trade Center bombing and the Unabomber case. Her work on these cases has been recognized by various organizations, including the National Association of Former United States Attorneys and the Federal Bar Council. White has also been involved in cases involving securities law, including the Madoff investment scandal and the Bernard Ebbers case.

● Personal Life

White is married to John W. White, a lawyer and former United States Attorney. She has two daughters, Caroline White and Alison White. White is a member of the American Bar Association and the New York City Bar Association. She has also served on the board of directors for various organizations, including the National Center for Victims of Crime and the American Society for the Positive Identification of Human Remains. White's work has been recognized by various organizations, including the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission. She has received numerous awards, including the National Association of Former United States Attorneys' Lifetime Achievement Award and the Federal Bar Council's Emory Buckner Award. Category:American lawyers

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