Andrew Mc Fall
About Andrew Mc Fall
Andrew Mc Fall serves as Senior Counsel in the Market Abuse Unit at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in securities law, having previously worked in various roles at the SEC, including in the Crypto Asset and Cyber Unit.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Andrew Mc Fall serves as Senior Counsel in the Market Abuse Unit at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He has held this position since 2020 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, he focuses on issues related to market abuse, applying his extensive legal expertise to ensure compliance with securities laws.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Prior to his current role, Mc Fall held multiple positions at the SEC. He worked as Senior Adviser in the Crypto Asset and Cyber Unit from 2019 to 2020 and as Senior Counsel in the same unit from 2017 to 2019. He also served as Counsel, Detailee to Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw for two months in 2022 and as Counsel from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he was Senior Counsel in the Market Abuse Unit from 2015 to 2017.
Legal Career at K&L Gates
Before joining the SEC, Mc Fall was an Associate in the Securities Enforcement and Litigation Group at K&L Gates. He worked there from 2005 to 2008 and again from 2010 to 2013. His experience at K&L Gates provided him with a strong foundation in securities law and litigation.
Educational Background
Mc Fall studied at The George Washington University Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree from 2002 to 2005. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which he completed prior to his law studies.