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Provided by Rita Molesworth
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A seasoned practitioner with unparalleled experience with the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations. In 2021, appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice and the CFTC as an Independent Compliance Monitor in connection with settlements between those agencies and the Bank of Nova Scotia. Advises all types of futures and swaps market participants, including CFTC registrants and a variety of other businesses on derivatives law matters, including regulatory compliance, reporting and examinations. Recognized leader on CPO and CTA regulatory matters; 25+ years of experience structuring complex hedge funds and related management entities. Early career experience as an examiner with the National Futures Association (NFA); worked with energy companies (open outcry years) on the trading floor of the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). Serves on, and has chaired, multiple committees in the financial services arena. Co-Chairs Willkie's Financial Institutions/Regulatory Practice Group. Past Chair, American Bar Association's Derivatives and Futures Law Committee and New York City Bar's Futures and Derivatives Regulation Committee.
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Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 1995, University of Massachusetts, B.B.A., 1984. See: https://www.willkie.com/professionals/m/molesworth%20rita%20m
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Rita Molesworth is well regarded for advising on the regulatory compliance of derivative products in the commodities space.
Rita Molesworth is best known for her work with hedge fund sponsors in CFTC compliance.
Rita Molesworth is well regarded for advising on the regulatory compliance of derivative products in the commodities space.
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"Rita has deep industry expertise."
"She's one of the lawyers at the top of the market."
"Rita has deep industry expertise."
"Rita has deep industry expertise."
"She's one of the lawyers at the top of the market."
"Rita has deep industry expertise."
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