Shirley Diaz, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

New York, NY, US

In my current role, I focus on responding to inquiries and enforcement actions brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission. I also assist with internal investigations and investigations brought by other entities, including the DOJ, FINRA, and the IDB.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

During my tenure as a Loaned Associate, I was privileged to lend my legal skills to serve the underrepresented communities of Washington D.C. I worked on eviction defense cases in D.C. Superior Court, offering pro bono services that spanned across numerous legal challenges, including housing conditions, lease violations, and public benefits, contributing.

Washington, DC, US

As a full-time Law Clerk at the SEC, I supported my enforcement group's investigations by interviewing affected investors, researching legal precedents, drafting memoranda on theories of liability, and assisting in testimony. For example, I assisted with the attached investigation into an unregistered broker dealer.

New York, NY, US

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

New York, New York, US

Reno, Nevada, US

-Manage all financial accounts for Lambda Phi Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. ensuring compliance with non-profit status-Collect and track all spending reports from local chapters across the nation and their individual accounts-Ensure chapters are trained on risk management and that all policies and procedures are up to date and compliant with state.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

- Created a mentoring program which encourages the enrollment and success of underrepresented women in institutions of higher education- Manage the expansion and growth of the organization from its roots in Reno, NV to cities in South Africa- Active in the continued growth and expansion of the organization through the Clinton Global Initiative U- Manage.

New York, NY, US

Each CGI U student commitment-maker is assigned to a Commitment Mentor. CGI U Commitment Mentors facilitate conversations, share resources, build community, and help CGI U 2013 participants refine their Commitments to Action through virtual communication and in-person meet-ups. Commitment Mentors are previous CGI U commitment-makers with demonstrated.

Reno, NV, US

- Assist the administrative faculty of the Center for Student Cultural Diversity in outreach, retention and programming for students from populations historically underrepresented in higher education, including but not limited to: African American; American Indian/Alaskan Native; Asian American and Pacific Islander; First-Generation/Income-Qualified.

Reno, NV, US

- Provide excellent customer service to students and faculty at the Library Services Desk - Operate the Automated Storage and Retrieval System, requiring attention to detail and knowledge of safety policies and procedures- Assist users in finding books, journals and navigating the library catalog and online databases such as Lexis Nexis and EBSCO Host.

Reno, NV, US

- Served two terms as a student body senator; school year '09-'10 and '11-'12- Elected to office with the most votes from undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts- Created the Department of Campus Unity to address diversity issues on campus- Elected Chair of the committees on public affairs and campus community, sat on budget & finance and.

Reno, NV, US

- Executed laws and oversaw functions of the Department of Campus Unity - Managed a $35,000 budget and 5 Unity Commissioners from diverse backgrounds- Organized and facilitated Diversity Week 2011 and the first Diversity Conference on campus in over 10 years

New York, NY, US

Reno, Nevada, US

Intern for Dr. Carina Black, Executive Director January 2012-May 2012- Led team of 5 interns charged with organizing the annual Citizen Diplomacy Summit, a day long event aimed at educating government and business leaders as well as high school and college students about global issues- Found grant money and organized budget and logistics for summit.

Reno, Nevada, US

- 2011 Prohyte of the Year- Planned and facilitated all sorority meetings and semester retreats and prepared annual budget and calendar - Oversaw chapter operations and offered support to executive board and members- Successfully maintained local chapter standing with national organization through communication and effective leadership-Member of the Step.

Carson City, Nevada, US

- Summarized bills to be heard in committee- Organized presentations in favor of bills submitted by Sen. Leslie, made presentations, found testimony- Met with community organizers and lobbyists regarding bills to be voted on - Wrote articles about state senate proceedings for local Spanish language newspapers

- Was the assistant venue manager on site for the Gold Fields World Cup headquarters in Muldersdrift, SA helping with staffing needs such as scheduling and uniforms- Main operations included scheduling chaperons for guests going to World Cup games in one of the three stadiums in the Gauteng region, and for guests going on safaris or going shopping.

Reno, Nevada, US

Algeria Youth Leadership Program- Facilitated leadership workshops and diversity activities with high school students from Algeria and America- Guided students to develop action plans and community service projects- Responsible for the safety of participants

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Economics

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science, International Affairs, Economics, French