Description

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Long anticipated by friends and enemies, this “uplifting” (Kate Meyer) tale goes behind the veil of the derivative and securities industry, chronicling one woman’s long climb toward the US Supreme Court. This “must read” (Ron Filler) brings together Eileen’s dry wit, gleeful schadenfreude, and tender family moments (with some bad actors along the way.)

A harrowing climb from a kid labeled a dummy, Eileen’s journey includes time as general counsel on Wall Street, a senior appointment of merit at a top agency in Washington DC, and culminates on the top steps of the US Supreme Court.

"This is a must read book, not just for we derivatives folks, but for anyone from middle America who admired those who became a great success from modest means. This is truly a good feel story." – Ron Filler, Professor New York Law

"Uplifting, exciting, and interesting." – Kate Meyer, Former President of the CME Clearing House

About the Author

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Eileen T. Flaherty is Managing Director of The Global Capital Group Ltd., a legal and regulatory consulting firm. She completed a two-year merit appointment from 2015-2017 in Washington DC as the Director of the Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Prior to her public service, Ms. Flaherty was the Global Head of Compliance and Financial Crime Prevention and Americas General Counsel for the Newedge Group with a team in twelve countries. Ms. Flaherty has served as the General Counsel for Wall Street and large organizations in Chicago.

Ms. Flaherty has published numerous industry articles and her debut novel, “The Perilous Step” is set to be released on April 30, 2020.