Jacqueline N. Candella

Jacqueline Candella is an Associate at Malecki Law in New York, New York. She holds a Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School and a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Pace University in NYC. Before pursuing her legal career, Jacqueline gained valuable experience as a Client Associate in Wealth Management at Merrill Lynch – Bank of America. Her responsibilities included conducting research and facilitating 401(k) retirement education sessions. She also provided support in account management for high-net-worth clients, assisting with risk assessments and financial analysis.

During her professional journey, Jacqueline had the opportunity to work as an Enforcement Extern at the New York Office of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). In this role, she conducted investigations into FINRA member firms to determine compliance with federal securities laws, FINRA rules, NASD rules, and MSRB rules. Her work involved extensive research and drafting to assist Enforcement Attorneys in addressing various legal issues, such as market manipulation and interpretation of securities laws. Additionally, she reviewed document productions related to Form U4/U5 issues and attended respondent interviews involving potential document forgery.

Jacqueline is actively involved in professional organizations, serving as a member on the Marketing and Communications Committee for the National Association of Women Lawyers. She is also a member of the Public Investors Advocates Bar Association (PIABA). During her time at New York Law School, Jacqueline held leadership positions as Treasurer and Co-President of the Legal Association for Women, an organization dedicated to promoting gender equality in the legal profession.