Jennifer A. Duggins, former Co-Head of SEC's Private Funds Unit, joins Optima Partners

NEW YORK, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Optima Partners is pleased to announce that Jennifer A. Duggins has joined the firm as Partner, effective 27 May 2025. 

Jennifer brings over two decades of regulatory and compliance experience and expertise, across both the public and private sectors. Most recently, she served as Co-Head of the Private Funds Unit within the SEC's Division of Examinations, a role she held from July 2015 to April 2025. In this capacity, Jennifer played a key leadership role in shaping the SEC's oversight of private fund advisers. Prior to her tenure at the SEC, Jennifer held senior roles in the private sector, including Director in Regulatory Risk Consulting at KPMG, Chief Compliance Officer of Chilton Investment Company, and Vice President of Legal and Compliance at Andor Capital Management. 

In addition to her professional practice, Jennifer is an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where she teaches in the MSL Compliance Program. 

"Jennifer's depth of experience in both regulatory and advisory roles make her an exceptional addition to the Optima team. Jennifer brings unparalleled SEC insight and knowledge which we are thrilled to be able to offer to our clients," said Michael Timotheou, President and Chief Operating Officer at Optima Partners. 

"Jennifer, working in collaboration with the Optima team that includes former SEC staff, reinforces the firm's firsthand regulatory expertise to support our clients in navigating the regulatory horizon with confidence and precision."

To learn more about Optima's consulting services, please contact Hap Oakley, Global Head of Business Development at +1 646-205-6380 or 395769@email4pr.com

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