Areas of Practice
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M. in International and Comparative Law, 2003, with distinction
- Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2002, cum laude; Certificate in European Legal Practice; President, International Law Society
- Villanova University, B.A. in Political Science, 1997, cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 2004
- New York, 2003
- not yet admitted to practice in the District of Columbia
Gita Timmerman is a member of both the firm's Corporate & Securities Practice Group and its Insurance, Banking & Financial Services Industry Group. Her practice focuses primarily on federal securities laws. In addition, she handles client matters related to insurance company compliance both in the U.S. and abroad, including foreign regulatory issues with respect to variable life and annuity products and offshore funds. She also assists clients in matters relating to the Foreign Assets Control Regulations administered by OFAC, the USA Patriot Act, and CFIUS. In addition, she is involved in the firm's international practice on behalf of clients with a particular emphasis on Europe. Prior to joining the firm in 2004, Ms. Timmerman interned in the legal departments of a multinational corporation in France and an American law firm in Germany.
News
Publications
- "Global Liberalization of Financial Services Through the Evolution of Trade Agreements"
The Banking Law Journal, August 15, 2006 - "Global Liberalization of Financial Services through the Evolution of Trade Agreements"
February 15, 2006 - "Financial Services Trade Liberalization in the Global Marketplace"
December 14, 2005 - "Insurance Companies Required to Establish Anti-Money Laundering Programs and File Suspicious Activity Reports"
November 17, 2005
Memberships
- American Bar Association (Member, Section on Business Law)
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
Languages
- Fluent in German and French
