Heather Middleton

Heather Middleton is a seasoned securities attorney currently serving as Vice President - Regulatory and Litigation Counsel at Wedbush Securities since October 2023. Previously, Heather held the position of Attorney at Riker Danzig LLP from August 2021 to October 2023, focusing on litigation and regulatory enforcement matters for financial institutions. As a Partner at Murphy & McGonigle PC from September 2012 to August 2021, Heather specialized in enforcement defense, government investigations, and securities litigation. Earlier in Heather's career, a role as Attorney at Krebsbach & Snyder involved advising financial services firms in disputes, and a significant position as Senior Financial Analyst at Merrill Lynch educated Heather in financial management for ultra high net worth clients. Heather's academic credentials include a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Financial Services and a Juris Doctor from New York Law School, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Elon University.