Arsen Ablaev
About Arsen Ablaev
Arsen Ablaev is a Senior Attorney in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he has worked since 2016. He holds a Doctor of Law degree from Harvard Law School and has prior experience at Sidley Austin and Ropes & Gray LLP.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Arsen Ablaev serves as a Senior Attorney in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He has held this position since 2016 and is based in Chicago. In his role, he is involved in the enforcement of securities laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and addressing violations within the financial markets.
Education and Expertise
Arsen Ablaev holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Harvard Law School, which he completed from 2008 to 2010. Prior to this, he studied law at the University of Miami School of Law for one year in 2007. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University Bloomington, majoring in Software and Operations with a minor in Sociology, from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a foundation for his legal expertise in enforcement matters.
Background
Arsen Ablaev completed his high school education in Chkalovsk, Tajikistan, from 1992 to 1997. This early education set the stage for his later academic pursuits in the United States, where he transitioned to higher education and developed his professional career in law and enforcement.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining the SEC, Arsen Ablaev worked as an Associate at Sidley Austin from 2011 to 2014. He then moved to Ropes & Gray LLP, where he continued as an Associate from 2014 to 2016. His experience at these law firms contributed to his legal practice and understanding of complex enforcement issues in the financial sector.