With over 20 years of financial regulatory experience in both the public and private sectors – including more than 15 years at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – Brandon helps clients anticipate change and implement proactive compliance strategies on issues arising under the federal securities laws and related regulatory regimes. His focus is on registered investment funds, product development and evolving regulatory considerations impacting digital assets. He has particular experience in rules governing exchange-traded products, equity market structure, cybersecurity and examinations.
During his time in the federal government, Brandon worked on a range of issues involving exchange-traded funds, digital assets and online fixed-income trading platforms, including drafting no-action letters that provided regulatory guidance and clarity. He has also provided critical interpretive guidance on a range of financial markets matters and contributed to rulemaking and policy initiatives focused on strengthening cybersecurity practices, supporting cloud adoption and advancing digital engagement strategies
Prior to Eversheds Sutherland, he was Senior Special Counsel in the Office of Chief Counsel in the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets.
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- District of Columbia
- J.D., Harvard Law School
- B.A., magna cum laude, Howard University, Phi Beta Kappa