
Joanna Howard
Counsel
Joanna Howard represents a variety of clients, including banks and financial technology companies, on complex securities enforcement investigations. She has also represented clients in their engagements with regulator-appointed consultants including with respect to AML, cyber, broker-dealer and crypto compliance.
Ms. Howard is dual-qualified, admitted to the bar in New York and admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Howard worked as a lawyer in the Enforcement Division of the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), where she conducted cross-border investigations of financial institutions.
Prior to working at the FCA, Ms. Howard was a Senior Associate at another law firm in London, where she focused on criminal and civil investigations of financial institutions and public companies.
Recognition
- Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for securities litigation (2024–2025).
- Named a New York Metro Rising Star by Super Lawyers for securities litigation (2023).
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Credentials
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Education
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JD, University of Michigan Law School, 2017
Executive Editor, University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform, Rakow Scholar
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Postgraduate Diploma, Law, BPP Law School, 2001
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MA, Ancient History, University College London, 2000
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BA, Ancient History, University College London, 1999
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Admissions
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England and Wales, Solicitor
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New York
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United Kingdom
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Credentials
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Education
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JD, University of Michigan Law School, 2017
Executive Editor, University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform, Rakow Scholar
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Postgraduate Diploma, Law, BPP Law School, 2001
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MA, Ancient History, University College London, 2000
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BA, Ancient History, University College London, 1999
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Admissions
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England and Wales, Solicitor
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New York
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United Kingdom
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