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Justin C. Jeffries Named Associate Regional Director for Enforcement in Atlanta Office
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Justin C. Jeffries has been named the Associate Regional Director for enforcement in the Atlanta Regional Office. Mr. Jeffries succeeds Aaron Lipson, who left the agency in December 2018. In his new role, Mr. Jeffries will oversee the Atlanta office’s enforcement efforts in Georgia, North Carolina, South […]
Jason J. Burt Named Associate Regional Director for Enforcement in SEC’s Denver Office
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Jason J. Burt has been named the Associate Regional Director for enforcement in the SEC’s Denver Regional Office. Mr. Burt succeeds Kurt Gottschall, who became Regional Director of the SEC’s Denver office in November 2018. via SEC.gov | Jason J. Burt Named Associate Regional Director for Enforcement in SEC’s […]
Industry Pro Stacie Hartman Joins Steptoe’s Financial Services Practice as Co-Chair | Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Steptoe & Johnson LLP is pleased to announce that Stacie Hartman, an accomplished regulatory enforcement lawyer and first-chair litigator, has joined the firm as co-chair of its Financial Services Group. She will reside in the Chicago office and will also maintain a New York office. via Industry Pro Stacie Hartman Joins Steptoe’s Financial Services Practice […]
MoFo Hires SEC Vet Jina Choi, Former Head of SF Regional Office | The Recorder
Jina L. Choi, who led the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s San Francisco regional office until November, has made a move to Morrison & Foerster. Choi has joined the firm as a partner in the securities litigation, enforcement and white-collar defense group, MoFo announced Wednesday. via MoFo Hires SEC Vet Jina Choi, Former Head of SF Regional […]
Stephen Cazares Joins Davis Wright Tremaine in California
Stephen A. Cazares, a former federal prosecutor with two decades of experience handling complex corporate and securities fraud investigations and litigation, has joined the renowned white collar and government investigations team at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, as a partner. He will serve clients across the country from the firm’s Los Angeles and San Francisco offices. […]
Pierce Bainbridge Adds Partners Joan E. Meyer In Washington, D.C. And Michael S. Winograd In New York
Pierce Bainbridge Beck Price & Hecht LLP has continued its rapid growth, adding as partners seasoned white-collar and investigations litigator, Joan Meyer to its Washington, D.C. office, and distinguished commercial, securities, and complex litigator, Mike Winograd to its New York office. via Pierce Bainbridge Adds Partners Joan E. Meyer In Washington, D.C. And Michael S. […]
Two Former EDNY Prosecutors Join Phillips Nizer to Lead New White-Collar Practice | New York Law Journal
Ilene Jaroslaw and Bradley Simon, two former federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York, are joining Phillips Nizer to launch a new white-collar and investigations practice in New York. Jaroslaw, who comes from Hoguet Newman Regal & Kenney, is a former assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of New York. Prior to […]
SEC Names Gabriel Benincasa As Its First Chief Risk Officer
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Gabriel Benincasa has been named the Commission’s first Chief Risk Officer. This position was created by SEC Chairman Jay Clayton to strengthen the agency’s risk management and cybersecurity efforts. As Chief Risk Officer, Mr. Benincasa will coordinate the SEC’s continued efforts to identify, monitor, and mitigate key risks […]
Update on Scott W. Friestad Memorial Scholarship Fund
The response to the Scott W. Friestad Memorial Scholarship Fund, in honor of our dear friend and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission colleague, has been amazing so far. Since launching in December, we’re already more than 75% of the way to achieving our goal of allowing Scott’s alma mater, University of Iowa College of Law, […]
Jonathan Biran and Ty Kelly Join Baker Donelson in Baltimore and D.C.
Baker Donelson continues to expand its Government Enforcement and Investigations Group with the recent addition of prominent white collar lawyers Jonathan Biran and Ty Kelly. Mr. Biran and Ms. Kelly, both former Assistant U.S. Attorneys for the District of Maryland who are consistently recognized as leading white collar defense attorneys in the Baltimore-Washington area, are […]