Seward & Kissel Bolsters Fintech Practice with Goldman Sachs Regulatory Veteran
Event summary
- Jeannette Rovira joins Seward & Kissel as partner and co-chair of Banking, Payments, and Fintech practice
- Rovira previously served as VP and senior counsel at Goldman Sachs, leading bank regulatory initiatives
- Her expertise spans prudential regulation, capital/liquidity requirements, and fintech partnerships
- Rovira's arrival follows Seward & Kissel's 2025 lateral hiring spree of eight partners across key practices
- She will co-chair the practice with Casey Jennings in the firm's Washington, D.C. office
The big picture
Seward & Kissel's addition of Jeannette Rovira underscores the increasing convergence of traditional banking regulation and fintech innovation. Her background in both bank regulatory matters and fintech partnerships positions the firm to better serve clients navigating this complex landscape. This hire follows a pattern of strategic lateral moves in 2025 and early 2026, suggesting an aggressive expansion phase for the firm's financial services practice.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Influence
- How Rovira's Goldman Sachs experience will shape Seward & Kissel's approach to evolving fintech regulations
- Practice Expansion
- Whether this hire signals further growth in Seward & Kissel's fintech advisory capabilities
- Competitive Positioning
- The pace at which Seward & Kissel can differentiate itself from competitors like McDermott Will & Schulte in the fintech legal space
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