Cassandra M. Klosterman Aubert

Associate

Cassandra M. Klosterman Aubert

Associate

[email protected]

Washington, D.C. 202.295.4150

Practice Areas

Education

Duke University School of Law (J.D., 2023)
- Public Interest and Public Service Law Certificate
- Vice President of Finance, Women Law Students’ Association
- Library Faculty Research Assistant
- Mock Trial Board
- Eviction Clinic Volunteer
- Expunction Clinic Volunteer
- Clemency Project Volunteer
Washington University in St. Louis (B.A., college honors, 2016)

Admissions

District of Columbia

Cassandra Klosterman is an associate working with the Commercial Litigation group in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.

Cassandra was a local election administrator in St. Louis County, Missouri and WashU’s first Voter Engagement Fellow prior to law school. While at Duke Law School, she interned with the Department of Justice in the Public Integrity Section where she conducted research on bribery, ethics, and evidentiary issues and participated in criminal trial preparation. Cassandra also externed with North Carolina Board of Elections Office of the General Counsel, helping to provide advice to local election boards and assisting in the drafting of election technology regulations. She served as a member of the Mock Trial Board after arguing for the runner-up team in the Twiggs-Beskind Cup. Cassandra worked as a summer associate at Foley.

Awards and Recognitions

Outstanding Pro Bono Service, Duke Law School (2023)
Runner-up, Twiggs-Beskind Cup (2021)
College Honors, Washington University in St. Louis (2016)
Dean’s List, Washington University in St. Louis (2013)
Youth Delegate to Leshan, China, Gilbert Sister Cities (2011)

Affiliations

Alumni Council, Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement

Presentation and Publications

Co-author, “Shifting Enforcement Priorities at the CFTC and the SEC,” The Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation, Vol. 58 (December 10, 2025)
Co-author, “DOJ to Ramp up Antitrust Enforcement in Agriculture Sector,” Foley Insights (July 8, 2024)

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January 6, 2026 Foley Viewpoints

Shifting Enforcement Priorities at the CFTC and the SEC

Under the new administration, priorities have shifted at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly with the enforcement divisions at both agencies — which had faced widespread internal and external criticism. Both the CFTC and SEC are undergoing structural changes as a shift away from regulation through enforcement. This article discusses these developments in detail.

November 28, 2025 In the News

Cassandra Aubert Assesses Circuit Split on SEC Disgorgement Authority

Foley & Lardner LLP associate Cassandra Aubert commented on the growing scrutiny around the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission's disgorgement authority in the Bloomberg Law's article, “SEC Power to Recoup Illegal Profits at Risk as Justices Eye Case."

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October 29, 2025 Foley Viewpoints

Disgorgement Appellate Court Clash — Next Up: The Supreme Court

In Ongkaruck Sripetch v. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Petitioner has submitted a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari (the “Petition”) to the Supreme Court of the United States.[1] This Petition stems from the September 3, 2025, ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case of SEC v. Sripetch.

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September 30, 2025 Foley Ignite

SEC Creates New Cross-Border Task Force to Combat Fraud, Prioritizing Investigations of Foreign Issuers and Gatekeepers

On September 5, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of the Cross-Border Task Force (“Task Force”) to identify and combat cross border fraud harming U.S. investors. The Task Force will primarily focus on investigating potential U.S. securities law violations related to foreign-based companies, such as market manipulation, and those gatekeepers, such as auditors and underwriters, which enable these companies to access U.S. capital markets.

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June 9, 2025 Foley Viewpoints

New Disclosure Requirements for Florida Resorts and Food Establishments

Described as a law to make it easier to remove hotel guests who have not paid their bills, Florida Bill SB 606 (“the Bill”) includes...

February 28, 2025 In the News

Nicholas O'Keefe and Cassandra Aubert Explore Lessons for Outside Directors

Foley & Lardner LLP partner Nicholas O'Keefe and associate Cassandra Aubert authored The Corporate & Securities Law Advisor article, "SEC Enforcement Action Against Church & Dwight Director: Lessons for Outside Directors."

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