Loyd Gattis
About Loyd Gattis
Loyd Gattis serves as the Appellate Director at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in Kansas City, Missouri, a position he has held since 2023. He has an extensive legal background, having worked in various roles at FINRA and at Spencer Fane LLP, and holds degrees from the University of Virginia School of Law, University of California, Berkeley, and The University of Texas at Austin.
Work at FINRA
Loyd Gattis currently serves as the Appellate Director at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in Kansas City, Missouri. He has held this position since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked at FINRA in various capacities, including Senior Counsel from 2017 to 2020, Litigation Director from 2020 to 2023, and Principal Counsel from 2016 to 2017. His extensive experience at FINRA encompasses a range of legal and regulatory responsibilities within the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Loyd Gattis earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Virginia School of Law. He also holds a Master of Arts (MA) from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from The University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. His educational background provides a strong foundation in legal principles and regulatory frameworks, contributing to his expertise in financial law.
Background
Before joining FINRA, Loyd Gattis worked at Spencer Fane LLP, where he was a Partner from 2014 to 2016 and an Associate from 2008 to 2013. His tenure at Spencer Fane LLP involved significant legal practice, focusing on litigation and regulatory matters. This experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape in the financial industry.
Professional Experience
Loyd Gattis has accumulated over a decade of experience in the legal field, particularly in the financial services sector. His roles at FINRA and Spencer Fane LLP highlight his progression from Associate to Partner and then to various senior roles at FINRA. This trajectory reflects his deepening expertise in appellate law and regulatory compliance.