Christy Goldsmith Romero

Christy Goldsmith Romero is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in public service and academia. Currently serving as a Distinguished Visitor at Georgetown Law and a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, Christy previously held the position of Commissioner at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission from March 2022 to May 2025. Christy's notable career includes roles as Special Inspector General for the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program and as an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law and the University of Virginia School of Law, specializing in securities and cryptocurrency regulation. Prior experience includes significant positions at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and in private law firms, culminating in a Juris Doctor from BYU Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Old Dominion University.