Elisse Walter

Director/Board Member at

National Womens Law Center

76 year

92 connections

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Energy Minerals

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Elisse B. Walter currently works at National Womens Law Center, as Director, YWCA of the City of New York, as Member-Women Achievers Academy, and DirectWomen, as Member.
Ms. Walter also formerly worked at US Securities & Exchange Commission, as Chairman from 2012 to 2013, Occidental Petroleum Corp., as Independent Director from 2014 to 2020, Finra Investor Education Foundation, as Director, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Foundation, as Director, NASD Regulation, Inc., as Senior EVP-Law & Regulatory Policy from 1986 to 2007, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, as General Counsel from 1994 to 1996, and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., as Senior Executive VP-Regulatory Policy & Programs.
Ms. Walter received her undergraduate degree from Yale University and graduate degree from Harvard Law School.

Elisse Walter active positions

Companies	Position	Start
YWCA of the City of New York	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
National Womens Law Center National Womens Law Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates law centre that advocates for women's rights through litigation and policy initiatives	Director/Board Member	-
DirectWomen DirectWomen DirectWomen is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the representation of women lawyers on corporate boards by preparing and positioning them for effective board service. The private company is based in New York, NY. The organization develops women attorneys with the experience, independence, and business judgment necessary for board roles and emphasizes the unique value lawyer-directors bring through their legal expertise, professional judgment, and knowledge of regulation and risk management. DirectWomen offers signature programs and resources such as the annual Board Institute, quarterly webinars on board service topics, the Sandra Day O’Connor Board Excellence Award Luncheon, and an alumnae directory to connect qualified women directors with organizations seeking board candidates. Since 2023, it has expanded internationally with an invite-only international board program featuring networking, panel discussions, and insights into obtaining international corporate board seats. The organization also provides on-demand webinars covering topics such as personal branding for board readiness, crisis management, cybersecurity, ESG, DEI, and private company board service. Its website highlights alumnae success stories and offers opportunities for sponsorship and partnership to support its mission of advancing gender diversity and excellence in corporate governance.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Former positions of Elisse Walter

Companies	Position	End
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION	Director/Board Member	01/06/2020
US Securities & Exchange Commission US Securities & Exchange Commission Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides securities and commission services	Chairman	01/01/2013
NASD Regulation, Inc. NASD Regulation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides financial and regulatory services	General Counsel	01/01/2007
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission General GovernmentGovernment Engages in protecting market users and the public from fraud, manipulation related to the sale of commodity and financial futures and options market	General Counsel	01/01/1996
Finra Investor Education Foundation	Director/Board Member	-

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Private companies	12
Occidental Petroleum Corp. Occidental Petroleum Corp. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Explores, develops, produces and markets crude oil & natural gas and basic chemicals	Energy Minerals
Yale University Yale University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
NASD Regulation, Inc. NASD Regulation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides financial and regulatory services	Commercial Services
US Securities & Exchange Commission US Securities & Exchange Commission Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides securities and commission services	Finance
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission General GovernmentGovernment Engages in protecting market users and the public from fraud, manipulation related to the sale of commodity and financial futures and options market	Government
National Womens Law Center National Womens Law Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates law centre that advocates for women's rights through litigation and policy initiatives	Commercial Services
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non profit organization that focuses on governing activities of all broker-dealer firms and brokers	Commercial Services
Finra Investor Education Foundation
YWCA of the City of New York
DirectWomen DirectWomen DirectWomen is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the representation of women lawyers on corporate boards by preparing and positioning them for effective board service. The private company is based in New York, NY. The organization develops women attorneys with the experience, independence, and business judgment necessary for board roles and emphasizes the unique value lawyer-directors bring through their legal expertise, professional judgment, and knowledge of regulation and risk management. DirectWomen offers signature programs and resources such as the annual Board Institute, quarterly webinars on board service topics, the Sandra Day O’Connor Board Excellence Award Luncheon, and an alumnae directory to connect qualified women directors with organizations seeking board candidates. Since 2023, it has expanded internationally with an invite-only international board program featuring networking, panel discussions, and insights into obtaining international corporate board seats. The organization also provides on-demand webinars covering topics such as personal branding for board readiness, crisis management, cybersecurity, ESG, DEI, and private company board service. Its website highlights alumnae success stories and offers opportunities for sponsorship and partnership to support its mission of advancing gender diversity and excellence in corporate governance.
Harvard Law School Harvard Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Foundation Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment	Miscellaneous