Melissa Harke

Melissa Harke is a Senior Special Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where they advise on investment adviser laws and lead examination initiatives. They have held various roles at the SEC since 2008, including Assistant Director and Branch Chief, contributing to significant policymaking initiatives such as the IA marketing rule and the Dodd-Frank Act implementation. Harke previously worked as an Associate at K&L Gates and Richards, Layton & Finger, focusing on investment management and alternative entities. They earned a Doctor of Law degree from American University Washington College of Law.