About Me

I became a securities lawyer by accident. Yep, that’s right. By accident! I like rules and thrive on logic and pragmatism. That structure grounds me, but I also have an undeniably creative soul that craves innovation. On top of all of that, I have always been a people person and a peacemaker. Some combination, right? Turns out, it’s an excellent foundation for a (now very intentional) securities lawyer!

Before founding C.Hill Securities Law, LLC, I spent 12 years at a boutique securities law firm, where I was fortunate enough to be “raised” by some of the best in the industry (yes, I’m talking about you, T. McG.!). That firm, recognized as a National Tier 1 Law Firm for Securities Regulation and Litigation, was inevitably scooped up by “BigLaw,” and I knew almost immediately it was time to pivot. I needed to return to my boutique roots.

With over two decades of experience in the securities industry, including more than 15 years as a practicing securities lawyer, I offer my clients a deep understanding of the unique – and often complicated – compliance, regulatory, and adversarial issues faced by registered investment advisers, broker dealers, and their people.

I have experience across the securities spectrum, including working with clients on large-(and small-) scale compliance projects; assisting clients with regulatory examinations, inquiries, and investigations; and defending clients against regulatory actions, arbitrations, and litigation. At heart, I am a problem solver and enjoy navigating these complex issues with an eye toward tailored, simplified, and practical resolutions that give clients peace of mind and allow them to direct their focus on what matters most to their business.

In addition to my extensive securities compliance and defense experience, I also gained valuable regulatory-side experience in FINRA’s enforcement department.

When I am not problem solving for my clients, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children. If we are not on a baseball or softball field, you are likely to find me in the kitchen baking, or in the “box” testing benchmarks and practicing my Olympic lifts.