As part of LSTA’s senior leadership, Tess serves a broad, strategic and educational role in facilitating progress and equity for the market. In leading the policy team, she engages directly with global policy makers, regulatory agencies and legislators – as well as with LSTA members, market stakeholders and the press – on timely, industry-wide issues poised to affect market liquidity, transparency and efficiency. Since joining LSTA in 2011, her thought leadership and insights have helped devise impactful, actionable strategies on policy and advocacy initiatives.
Admitted as an attorney in New York, Tess practiced as a finance attorney at the New York-based, multinational law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP prior to joining LSTA.
Tess received her B.S. in International Politics from the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, and her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law. She is a Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting Credential Holder and holds a CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing.
