Jessica Giroux

Jessica R. Giroux serves as General Counsel and Head of Fixed Income Policy at the American Securities Association (ASA). In this role, she oversees ASA's legal, regulatory, and fixed income affairs, leveraging her extensive experience in the financial services industry and public policy. Giroux's expertise spans across various aspects of securities regulation, government relations, and public finance where she also assists the ASA in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and advocating for the interests of ASA’s regional financial services firms. Before joining the ASA, Jessica was Director of Government and Public Affairs at the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB). In that capacity, she was responsible for developing and implementing a proactive government relations strategy that advanced the MSRB's mission and goals. She was also the principal liaison before federal officials and policymakers and was directly responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders including core industry groups. Prior to joining the MSRB, Jessica served as Director of Governmental Affairs at the National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL). There, she led advocacy efforts including anticipating and responding to federal legislative and regulatory activities that impacted the public finance industry including tax reform, municipal securities disclosure, and regulatory proposals. Jessica also served as the primary staff liaison to various NABL committees including Governmental Affairs, General Law & Practice, Securities Law & Disclosure, and Tax Law Committees. Prior to joining NABL, Jessica served as General Counsel and Managing Director for the Bond Dealers of America (BDA). There, she was responsible for member engagement, advocacy on Capitol Hill and with federal regulators, research, analysis, and information collection regarding regulatory initiatives derived from efforts at the MSRB, FINRA, SEC, and the Treasury. Jessica obtained a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the State University of New York at Albany and a law degree from Albany Law School of Union University. She is admitted to the New York State and U.S. Supreme Court Bars.