Sara Hanks

Sara Hanks is a prominent attorney and the co-founder and CEO of CrowdCheck, a firm specializing in compliance and due diligence services for online capital formation. She has over 30 years of experience in corporate and securities law. Hanks served as the General Counsel of the Congressional Oversight Panel from 2009 to 2010, where she oversaw the implementation of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) during the financial crisis.123

Education and Early Career

Hanks graduated with a law degree from the University of Oxford (1977-1980) and began her career at the London law firm Norton Rose. She later joined the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where she was Chief of the Office of International Corporate Finance, leading efforts to draft regulations that shaped modern capital-raising processes.123

Professional Experience

• General Counsel, Congressional Oversight Panel (2009-2010)
• Partner, Clifford Chance LLP (1990-2009)
• Chief, Office of International Corporate Finance, SEC (1986-1990)

In addition to her legal practice, Hanks is involved in various advisory roles, including serving on the SEC’s Advisory Council on Small and Emerging Companies. She holds a Series 65 securities license as a registered investment advisor.134

Personal Life

Hanks is also noted for her personal interests, which include skiing, cycling, gardening, and animal care. She is an Army wife and has familial ties that enrich her community involvement.15