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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

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This presentation is made possible with the support of Morgan Lewis.