John Markle

John Markle is an experienced legal professional serving as Deputy General Counsel and VP of Regulatory and Product at Robinhood since November 2020, where responsibilities include managing a team focused on brokerage, payments, and cryptocurrency products. Prior to this, John held various senior positions at TD Ameritrade from August 2001 to October 2020, including Interim General Counsel during a significant merger with Charles Schwab & Co. and Deputy General Counsel for Operations, specializing in regulatory matters and product advice. Early career experience includes roles at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, where John served as Counsel to Commissioner Paul R. Carey and held senior positions within the Office of General Counsel and Division of Enforcement. Additional experience includes working as an Associate at Donelan Cleary Wood & Maser and as an Attorney Adviser at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. John holds a JD from Georgetown University Law Center and a BA in Political Science from the University at Albany.