Stephanie Petit-Homme

Stephanie Petit-Homme, JD, is Malecki Law’s Litigation Manager and Regulatory Analyst. She is a compliance and legal professional whose career bridges the regulatory, financial, and policy domains of the investment management industry. With a Juris Doctor from New England Law | Boston and dual certifications in Compliance & Risk Management and Taxation, Stephanie brings both legal precision and strategic insight to complex regulatory environments. Her background encompasses SEC examinations, investment adviser compliance, AML/KYC oversight, and the management of multi-jurisdictional filings which are skills that have allowed her to support and shape robust compliance programs at leading financial institutions. Stephanie has a bachelor’s degree in political science, French and African studies from CUNY-City of College of New York.

During her tenure as a Compliance Analyst at HITE Hedge Asset Management, LLC, Stephanie played a pivotal role in the firm’s regulatory success, leading efforts that ensured full readiness for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s audit examination in late 2023. She conducted comprehensive internal compliance reviews, oversaw the implementation of firmwide policies under the SEC’s Best Execution Rule and Marketing Rule 206(4)-1 and 206(4)-3, and maintained precise documentation in accordance with SEC Rule 204-2. Her work directly safeguarded the firm from potential regulatory penalties, enhanced operational transparency, and elevated internal standards of compliance.

At HITE, Stephanie supervised onboarding and offboarding workflows to mitigate insider trading risks and ensure full disclosure of material non-public information (MNPI). By managing AML, KYC, and anti-bribery due diligence reviews for counterparties and third parties representing over $1 billion in assets under management, she ensured that the firm’s risk exposure remained aligned with SEC expectations and global best practices.

Before joining HITE, Stephanie honed her regulatory acumen at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Boston as an Enforcement Paralegal Contractor, where she supported over 75 investigations involving broker-dealers, swap dealers, registered investment advisers, and clearing agencies. She became adept at analyzing the compliance infrastructures of major financial entities—assessing internal controls, valuation methodologies, and sales practices under the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Bank Secrecy Act, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

Her contributions included preparing subpoenas, coordinating eDiscovery of thousands of documents, and maintaining precise records of over 150 combined witness testimonies and depositions. Through this experience, Stephanie developed a deep understanding of enforcement dynamics and the evidentiary standards that underpin regulatory investigations—knowledge she continues to apply in designing proactive compliance systems that anticipate and prevent violations before they arise.

Stephanie continued her legal in civil defense litigation at Melick & Porter LLP, where she supported attorneys through complex personal injury and liability cases. She reviewed medical records, drafted legal memoranda, and managed discovery processes using eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity. This early experience refined her analytical rigor and attention to procedural detail—foundations that continue to inform her compliance practice today.

Prior to that, she worked in immigration law at Ross Silverman Snyder Tietjen LLP and Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP, where she managed large-volume immigration filings for multinational clients and liaised with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Department of Labor (DOL). These roles strengthened her capacity to interpret statutory frameworks, coordinate cross-border documentation, and uphold high standards of confidentiality and client service. Supporting hundreds of global beneficiaries, she learned to navigate complex bureaucratic systems with precision and empathy—qualities that now inform her work with both regulators and stakeholders.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Stephanie’s academic and technical credentials reinforce her commitment to continuous learning. She holds certifications in Generative AI (Google Coursera) and Information Privacy (Udemy – CIPP/US Masterclass), reflecting her growing interest in the intersection of technology, privacy, and financial regulation. Fluent in French, Haitian Creole, Spanish, and English, she operates effectively in diverse cultural and regulatory environments—a critical asset in today’s globalized compliance landscape.

Across all roles, Stephanie’s hallmark has been her ability to bridge the gap between law, policy, and operations. She excels at translating regulatory mandates into actionable frameworks that strengthen governance, protect investors, and preserve institutional integrity. Whether drafting compliance manuals, leading internal audits, or engaging with regulators, her approach is grounded in clarity, foresight, and ethical stewardship.

As she continues to advance her career in compliance and financial regulation, Stephanie remains deeply motivated by the principle that well-designed policies do more than enforce—they empower organizations to operate transparently, ethically, and with public trust. Her trajectory from enforcement to in-house advisory roles, illustrates both her versatility and her enduring commitment to excellence in the evolving field of financial compliance.