Sharon Foster

Sharon Foster is an experienced attorney specializing in capital markets, currently serving as an Associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP since August 2025. Previously, Sharon held a similar position at Kirkland & Ellis from September 2022 to July 2025. Sharon's legal experience includes roles such as a Legal Research Assistant at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, where tasks involved transcribing legislative hearings and working on significant legal cases regarding DNA exonerations and prosecutorial misconduct. Additional experience encompasses internships with the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office of The Legal Advocate, and the Human Rights Ombudsperson’s Office, focusing on matters concerning corporate finance, research on human rights, and various legal writing projects. Sharon holds a Doctor of Law degree from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and has studied English Language and Literature at Old Dominion University and Pace University.