Charles Douyon

Charles Douyon is a legal and compliance professional with over 12 years of experience specializing in financial regulations. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, before moving to Long Island during high school. Here, he developed his love for sports, particularly basketball and football. His participation in these sports enhanced his physical fitness and instilled qualities such as teamwork, discipline, and leadership, which have shaped his career path.

After completing high school, Charles initially attended Northeastern University in Boston. Still, after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, he chose to transfer to Berkeley College in New York to be closer to his family. At Berkeley, he majored in Business Management and Finance, graduating magna cum laude in 2005. This achievement set the foundation for his professional journey in both business and law.

Upon graduation, Charles began his career in finance, securing a position at a well-known financial institution on Wall Street. He gained invaluable experience in financial markets, investment strategies, and business operations in this fast-paced, high-stakes environment. However, after several years, he realized that his growing interest in the legal side of the financial industry was leading him toward a career change. This insight prompted him to pursue a law degree and transition into the legal field.

In 2007, Charles enrolled at Northwestern University School of Law. This transition from finance to law was a significant challenge, but his business background gave him a unique perspective on financial law. He graduated in 2010, just as the financial industry navigated substantial regulatory changes during the Global Financial Crisis.

To further deepen his legal expertise, Charles pursued a Master of Laws (LLM) at Fordham University Law School, specializing in Corporate, Banking, and Finance Law. This advanced program allowed him to hone his understanding of financial regulations, and he gained practical experience through internships at regulatory agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). These experiences gave him a hands-on understanding of compliance and regulatory enforcement, which helped shape his approach to legal challenges.