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The SEC Speaks 2020: Enforcement Panel Signals Full Speed Ahead Regardless of the Pandemic

By E. Andrew Southerling, Louis D. Greenstein & Molly M. White on October 16, 2020
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Senior officials from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Enforcement convened at a virtual The SEC Speaks conference panel to discuss fiscal year 2020 enforcement results and report on enforcement priorities. To no one’s surprise, the impact of the pandemic on enforcement was a significant part of the discussion.

Read our alert for key takeaways from the panel presentation, which discussed investigative adjustments within the enforcement program, the use of data analytics to combat fraud, the SEC’s whistleblower program, the impact of SEC v. Liu on investigations and litigation, creditworthy cooperation and what to expect in future enforcement.

Photo of E. Andrew Southerling E. Andrew Southerling

Andrew has more than two decades of experience in securities regulation and enforcement and has successfully represented corporations, financial institutions and individuals in a wide range of high-stakes and novel civil and criminal investigations and enforcement actions. He is a former co-chair of…

Andrew has more than two decades of experience in securities regulation and enforcement and has successfully represented corporations, financial institutions and individuals in a wide range of high-stakes and novel civil and criminal investigations and enforcement actions. He is a former co-chair of the firm’s Securities Enforcement & Regulatory Counseling practice group. Drawing on his experience in government service and private practice, clients look to Andrew for counsel on securities enforcement matters, securities litigation and regulatory compliance counseling. He represents corporate and individual clients in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), state attorneys general, and Congressional investigations and enforcement proceedings. Andrew also conducts internal investigations on behalf of corporate management and boards of directors and advises clients on developing and implementing effective compliance programs. Prior to entering private practice, Andrew served a six-year tenure at the SEC in the Division of Enforcement.

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Photo of Louis D. Greenstein Louis D. Greenstein

Louis a member of the firm’s Financial Services & Securities Enforcement Department. For more than 20 years, Louis has represented financial services firms, corporations, their boards, officers, directors and employees in investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory…

Louis a member of the firm’s Financial Services & Securities Enforcement Department. For more than 20 years, Louis has represented financial services firms, corporations, their boards, officers, directors and employees in investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), and state regulatory agencies. Louis also has substantial experience conducting internal investigations and counseling clients on corporate governance and disclosure issues, including strategies for avoiding potential regulatory issues through preventive remedial measures.

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Photo of Molly M. White Molly M. White

Molly is a former Securities and Exchange Commission prosecutor, who brings her seasoned trial and trial preparation skills to a range of clients in complex commercial litigation and government, regulatory and criminal investigation matters.

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