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Jess Velona is a Lecturer in Law at Columbia University's Columbia Law School and Adjunct Faculty member, teaching courses on Pretrial Commercial Litigation (L8187) through Spring 2026. He combines academic work with a senior attorney role at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's enforcement division.
- Education:
- J.D., Columbia Law School (1988)
- B.A., Harvard College (1983)
- M.A., History, New York University (2016)
His professional focus spans commercial litigation, securities regulation, and judicial systems. His recent publications examine regulatory frameworks for financial institutions and appellate court operations.
Velona's career includes significant contributions to legal compliance and federal litigation, with prior roles at Schulte Roth & Zabel and Paul Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. He clerked for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg during her tenure at the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Scientific Awards:
- James Kent Scholar
- Tony Patino Fellow
- Phi Beta Kappa
As an educator, he provides practical insights into litigation strategies and regulatory frameworks. His research connects legal practice with historical perspectives, particularly through his 2016 master's degree in history from NYU.
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