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Qualified in Washington DC (US) & California (US) & England & Wales (UK), 1995
Partner for 22 years
Securities Enforcement and Regulatory
Anti-Money Laundering
Blockchain
Financial Institutions Counseling
Fintech
Global Financial Services
Investment Advisers
Securities Regulatory Counseling and Compliance
Banking & Finance
Barbara Stettner is a Partner at Sidley Austin in Washington, D.C., specializing in advising U.S. and foreign financial institutions on regulatory and compliance obligations. With extensive experience in securities activities, she guides banks, investment firms, and asset managers through complex regulatory landscapes. Barbara's expertise extends to cross-border sales, trading, and custody of digital assets. Her previous roles include positions at the SEC and various law firms in Washington, D.C., and London. Recognized as a leading regulatory lawyer, she has been ranked by Chambers USA for her work in financial services regulation. Barbara holds an LL.M. from the London School of Economics, a J.D. and MBA from Pepperdine University, and a B.A. from the University of California, Davis.
Partner
2025 – Unknown
Partner
2024 – 2025
Partner
2011 – 2024
Partner
2003 – 2011
Counsel
2000 – 2003
Senior Counsel
1996 – 2000