The SEC San Francisco Regional Office - A Historical Perspective

In celebration of a new gallery on the history of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regional Offices, the SEC Historical Society hosted a special program on the evolution of the San Francisco Regional Office.
The office has jurisdiction over Northern California, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho and has been involved in some of the most high-profile SEC investigations of Silicon Valley companies.
The conversation included the current and five former regional directors of the office, whose leadership of the San Francisco Regional Office spans the last 30 years. They discussed a range of topics that have impacted and defined the office over time.
Topics
The impact of technological advances
Seminal enforcement cases
Evolving programs and staffing
Unique traditions and culture
The working relationships with SEC headquarters, state and local authorities, exchanges, and other entities
Moderator
G. Jeffrey Boujoukos; Partner, Morgan Lewis Former Regional Director Philadelphia Regional Office 2016-2020
Presenters
Monique Winkler Regional Director, San Francisco Office 2022-present
Erin Schneider Former Regional Director, San Francisco Office 2019-2022
Jina Choi Former Regional Director, San Francisco Office 2013-2018
Marc Fagel Former Regional Director, San Francisco Office 2008-2013
Helane Morrison Former Regional Director, San Francisco Office 1999-2007
David Bayless Former Regional Director, San Francisco Office 1994-1999
This presentation is made possible with the support of Morgan Lewis.
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