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SEC’s top Democrat issues warning ahead of departure next month | Financial Times
The senior Democratic member of the US Securities and Exchange Commission has warned that shareholders’ ability to influence corporate boardroom decisions is under threat in comments ahead of his departure next month. Robert Jackson, whose exit has been expected after his term officially ended in June last year, told the Financial Times that updates to […]
Assistant US Attorney Ashwin J. Ram Joins Steptoe’s White-Collar Practice in Los Angeles | Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Steptoe & Johnson LLP is pleased to announce that Ashwin J. Ram, an assistant US attorney in the major frauds section of the US Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles, has joined the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense practice as a partner. Ashwin will reside in Steptoe’s Los Angeles office, where his practice will also include civil […]
Austin Gerig Named as SEC’s Chief Data Officer
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has named Austin Gerig as its Chief Data Officer. Dr. Gerig, currently Assistant Director of the Office of Data Science in the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA), will assume his new position on Feb. 3. The Chief Data Officer will help develop the SEC’s […]
Former DOJ Prosecutor Kyle R. Freeny Joins Greenberg Traurig | News | Greenberg Traurig LLP
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is the next stop in the distinguished career of Kyle R. Freeny, former federal prosecutor for the Special Counsel’s Office and former member of the United States Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section. via Former DOJ Prosecutor Kyle R. Freeny Joins Greenberg Traurig […]
Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Joins King & Spalding as a Partner in Washington, D.C. – King & Spalding
King & Spalding today announced that former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein joins the firm’s Washington, D.C., office as a partner on its Special Matters & Government Investigations team. Rosenstein spent almost two decades in senior legal management and leadership positions at the U.S. Department of Justice during the administrations of Presidents George W. Bush, […]
Preeminent Supreme Court and Appellate Litigator Elizabeth Prelogar Joins Cooley
Elizabeth Prelogar has joined Cooley as a litigation partner based in Washington, DC, where she will focus on appellate and white collar matters. She arrives from the Office of the Solicitor General at the US Department of Justice, where she was an assistant to the solicitor general. Previously, Prelogar served as assistant special counsel in […]
Blank Rome Welcomes Experienced Prosecutor and Former Deputy Chief at U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Paul H. Tzur, former Deputy Chief of the Narcotics and Money Laundering Section at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois, has joined the Firm’s Chicago office as a Partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations group…. via Blank Rome Welcomes Experienced Prosecutor and Former […]
Halliburton Hires Baker Botts Litigation Chair as New GC | Texas Lawyer
Van Beckwith, chair of Baker Botts‘ litigation department, will depart after 30 years to become senior vice president and general counsel at Halliburton Co. on Jan. 1. *** Baker Botts partners Bridget Moore in Washington, D.C., and Danny David in Houston will succeed him as heads of the litigation department. via Halliburton Hires Baker Botts […]
Patrick Bryan Named PCAOB Director of the Division of Enforcement and Investigations
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board today announced that Patrick Bryan has been named the PCAOB’s Director of the Division of Enforcement and Investigations. In this role, Mr. Bryan will advance the organization’s investigations and litigation of violations of PCAOB rules and other applicable securities regulations. *** Mr. Bryan currently serves as the Assistant General […]
Kenneth Lench Named PCAOB General Counsel
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board today announced that Kenneth Lench has been named the PCAOB’s General Counsel. In this role, Mr. Lench will provide legal advice and counsel to the Board regarding all PCAOB operations and activities. “Ken brings deep experience in securities law and the capital markets, and will be an excellent addition […]