“The women of SWIFS are advancing their careers while paving the way for tomorrow’s female leaders, and ultimately, changing the face of our industry.”
180
accomplished Members
The women of SWIFS are leaders in their communities and represent a variety of experience, education and influence and connect regularly with each other through our networking events and educational opportunities.
13
states represented
SWIFS spans the Southeast, comprised of women who share insight, celebrate achievements and lead in their careers and communities.
2016
SWIFS established
Since 2016 SWIFS has grown from 30 members to more than 130 spanning over 10 states, over 10 broker dealers, and over a dozen law firms. SWIFS has become the premier professional organization for women attorneys in financial services.
SWIFS Leadership
Andrea Greene Wells
swifs Co-Founder
Co-chair, Board of Directors
Bressler, Amery & Ross
Principal, with a focus in financial products litigation and regulatory investigations
erin linehan
SWIFS Co-Founder
Raymond James Financial
Chief Compliance Officer, Global Functions
Compliance National Co-Chair Women's Inclusion Network at Raymond James Financial
Alise Johnson Henry
Co-Chair, board of directors
Education and Outreach Committees
Senior Trial Counsel, Securities and Exchange Commission
SWIFS Advisory Board
Stefanie Wayco
Secretary
Partner, DLA Piper
Kelli Altman
Treasurer
Assistant General Counsel, Citi
Margaret Siller
Co-Chair, Education Committee
Maynard Nexen Nashville
Katie Wilson
Co-Chair, Education Committee
Bressler-Amery Birmingham
Michelle Teevin
Philanthropy Committee
Counsel at Empower
Lia Roelle
Philanthropy Committee
Director/Senior Counsel at Raymond James
Elizabeth E. Moum, Esq.
Outreach and Philanthropy Committees
Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
Doreen S. Young
Outreach and Philanthropy Committees
Vice President & Senior Counsel, Citi Personal Wealth Management
Linda Brooks
Outreach Committee
Partner, Kean Miller, LLP
Trisha Cram
Outreach Committee
Senior Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory Affairs, Raymond James
Kim Koves
Marketing Committee Co-Chair
Shareholder, Guerra & Partners, P.A.
Ailen Cruz
Marketing Committee Co-Chair
Shareholder, Guerra & Partners, P.A.
Meghan Irmler
Associate General Counsel - Advisory Raymond James
Olga Greenberg
Partner, Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
Elena Krekovic
Senior Advisor – Regulatory Change
Raymond James
Sara Soto
Principal, Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.
Jennifer Suarez Jankes
Legal Site Lead, Director, and Associate General Counsel, Legal Site Head, Citi
Laura Pizzitola
Bressler Amery Birmingham