Julia Knight’s practice focuses on financial institutions regulatory matters.
She has represented numerous financial institutions in matters related to the structure and scope of regulated activities; non-U.S. banking organizations in the implementation of, and compliance with, the Volcker Rule; and trade associations in their advocacy to government agencies on a range of proposed regulations. She regularly advises on issues related to financial technology. She also has advised a variety of filers with respect to resolution planning strategy and documentation.
Julia joined the firm in 2017. She completed a ten-month secondment with Credit Suisse’s Legal Initiatives and Regulatory Reform Group in 2020. Prior to law school, she worked at the Council on Foreign Relations, a nonpartisan foreign policy think tank.
Selected Activities
- Member, Banking Law Committee of the New York City Bar
Publications
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OCC Standardizes Rules for Complex Activities and Updates Licensing Procedures
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Agencies Finalize Resolution Plan Guidance for Certain Foreign Banks
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Agencies Adopt Final Rules Tailoring Enhanced Prudential Standards
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Agencies Adopt Final Rule Implementing Key Elements of Volcker 2.0
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Federal Banking Agencies Release Foreign Bank Tailoring Proposals