Senior Staff

Board Staff

Gail A. Pierce

Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson

Board Staff

Gail A. Pierce is Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Ms. Pierce rejoined the PCAOB as Board Counsel in 2023, having previously served in the PCAOB’s Office of the General Counsel for over eight years, most recently as a Senior Associate General Counsel. Ms. Pierce has practiced law at two international law firms, advising public companies concerning their disclosure obligations under federal securities laws. Ms. Pierce began her legal career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, serving as an Attorney Adviser in the Division of Corporation Finance.

Ms. Pierce received a B.A. from Wellesley College and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.

Divisions

Enforcement and Investigations

Gail A. Pierce

Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson

Board Staff

Gail A. Pierce is Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Ms. Pierce rejoined the PCAOB as Board Counsel in 2023, having previously served in the PCAOB’s Office of the General Counsel for over eight years, most recently as a Senior Associate General Counsel. Ms. Pierce has practiced law at two international law firms, advising public companies concerning their disclosure obligations under federal securities laws. Ms. Pierce began her legal career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, serving as an Attorney Adviser in the Division of Corporation Finance.

Ms. Pierce received a B.A. from Wellesley College and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.

Registration and Inspections

Gail A. Pierce

Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson

Board Staff

Gail A. Pierce is Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Ms. Pierce rejoined the PCAOB as Board Counsel in 2023, having previously served in the PCAOB’s Office of the General Counsel for over eight years, most recently as a Senior Associate General Counsel. Ms. Pierce has practiced law at two international law firms, advising public companies concerning their disclosure obligations under federal securities laws. Ms. Pierce began her legal career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, serving as an Attorney Adviser in the Division of Corporation Finance.

Ms. Pierce received a B.A. from Wellesley College and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.

Offices

Chief Auditor

Gail A. Pierce

Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson

Board Staff

Gail A. Pierce is Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Ms. Pierce rejoined the PCAOB as Board Counsel in 2023, having previously served in the PCAOB’s Office of the General Counsel for over eight years, most recently as a Senior Associate General Counsel. Ms. Pierce has practiced law at two international law firms, advising public companies concerning their disclosure obligations under federal securities laws. Ms. Pierce began her legal career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, serving as an Attorney Adviser in the Division of Corporation Finance.

Ms. Pierce received a B.A. from Wellesley College and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.

Chief Hearing Officer

Gail A. Pierce

Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson

Board Staff

Gail A. Pierce is Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Ms. Pierce rejoined the PCAOB as Board Counsel in 2023, having previously served in the PCAOB’s Office of the General Counsel for over eight years, most recently as a Senior Associate General Counsel. Ms. Pierce has practiced law at two international law firms, advising public companies concerning their disclosure obligations under federal securities laws. Ms. Pierce began her legal career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, serving as an Attorney Adviser in the Division of Corporation Finance.

Ms. Pierce received a B.A. from Wellesley College and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.

Chief Operating Officer

Gail A. Pierce

Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson

Board Staff

Gail A. Pierce is Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Ms. Pierce rejoined the PCAOB as Board Counsel in 2023, having previously served in the PCAOB’s Office of the General Counsel for over eight years, most recently as a Senior Associate General Counsel. Ms. Pierce has practiced law at two international law firms, advising public companies concerning their disclosure obligations under federal securities laws. Ms. Pierce began her legal career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, serving as an Attorney Adviser in the Division of Corporation Finance.

Ms. Pierce received a B.A. from Wellesley College and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.

Communications and Engagement

Gail A. Pierce

Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson

Board Staff

Gail A. Pierce is Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Ms. Pierce rejoined the PCAOB as Board Counsel in 2023, having previously served in the PCAOB’s Office of the General Counsel for over eight years, most recently as a Senior Associate General Counsel. Ms. Pierce has practiced law at two international law firms, advising public companies concerning their disclosure obligations under federal securities laws. Ms. Pierce began her legal career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, serving as an Attorney Adviser in the Division of Corporation Finance.

Ms. Pierce received a B.A. from Wellesley College and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.

Economic and Risk Analysis

Gail A. Pierce

Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson

Board Staff

Gail A. Pierce is Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Ms. Pierce rejoined the PCAOB as Board Counsel in 2023, having previously served in the PCAOB’s Office of the General Counsel for over eight years, most recently as a Senior Associate General Counsel. Ms. Pierce has practiced law at two international law firms, advising public companies concerning their disclosure obligations under federal securities laws. Ms. Pierce began her legal career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, serving as an Attorney Adviser in the Division of Corporation Finance.

Ms. Pierce received a B.A. from Wellesley College and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.

Enterprise Risk Management

Gail A. Pierce

Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson

Board Staff

Gail A. Pierce is Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Ms. Pierce rejoined the PCAOB as Board Counsel in 2023, having previously served in the PCAOB’s Office of the General Counsel for over eight years, most recently as a Senior Associate General Counsel. Ms. Pierce has practiced law at two international law firms, advising public companies concerning their disclosure obligations under federal securities laws. Ms. Pierce began her legal career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, serving as an Attorney Adviser in the Division of Corporation Finance.

Ms. Pierce received a B.A. from Wellesley College and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.

General Counsel

Gail A. Pierce

Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson

Board Staff

Gail A. Pierce is Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Ms. Pierce rejoined the PCAOB as Board Counsel in 2023, having previously served in the PCAOB’s Office of the General Counsel for over eight years, most recently as a Senior Associate General Counsel. Ms. Pierce has practiced law at two international law firms, advising public companies concerning their disclosure obligations under federal securities laws. Ms. Pierce began her legal career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, serving as an Attorney Adviser in the Division of Corporation Finance.

Ms. Pierce received a B.A. from Wellesley College and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.

Internal Oversight and Performance Assurance

Gail A. Pierce

Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson

Board Staff

Gail A. Pierce is Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Ms. Pierce rejoined the PCAOB as Board Counsel in 2023, having previously served in the PCAOB’s Office of the General Counsel for over eight years, most recently as a Senior Associate General Counsel. Ms. Pierce has practiced law at two international law firms, advising public companies concerning their disclosure obligations under federal securities laws. Ms. Pierce began her legal career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, serving as an Attorney Adviser in the Division of Corporation Finance.

Ms. Pierce received a B.A. from Wellesley College and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.

International Affairs

Gail A. Pierce

Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson

Board Staff

Gail A. Pierce is Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Ms. Pierce rejoined the PCAOB as Board Counsel in 2023, having previously served in the PCAOB’s Office of the General Counsel for over eight years, most recently as a Senior Associate General Counsel. Ms. Pierce has practiced law at two international law firms, advising public companies concerning their disclosure obligations under federal securities laws. Ms. Pierce began her legal career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, serving as an Attorney Adviser in the Division of Corporation Finance.

Ms. Pierce received a B.A. from Wellesley College and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.

Investor Advocate

Gail A. Pierce

Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson

Board Staff

Gail A. Pierce is Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Ms. Pierce rejoined the PCAOB as Board Counsel in 2023, having previously served in the PCAOB’s Office of the General Counsel for over eight years, most recently as a Senior Associate General Counsel. Ms. Pierce has practiced law at two international law firms, advising public companies concerning their disclosure obligations under federal securities laws. Ms. Pierce began her legal career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, serving as an Attorney Adviser in the Division of Corporation Finance.

Ms. Pierce received a B.A. from Wellesley College and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.

Secretary

Gail A. Pierce

Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson

Board Staff

Gail A. Pierce is Board Counsel to Board Member Anthony C. Thompson and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Ms. Pierce rejoined the PCAOB as Board Counsel in 2023, having previously served in the PCAOB’s Office of the General Counsel for over eight years, most recently as a Senior Associate General Counsel. Ms. Pierce has practiced law at two international law firms, advising public companies concerning their disclosure obligations under federal securities laws. Ms. Pierce began her legal career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, serving as an Attorney Adviser in the Division of Corporation Finance.

Ms. Pierce received a B.A. from Wellesley College and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.