Benjamin Brutlag
About Benjamin Brutlag
Benjamin Brutlag serves as Senior Counsel in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he has held since 2015. He has a diverse legal background, having worked at prominent law firms and earned degrees from prestigious institutions.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Benjamin Brutlag has served as Senior Counsel in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2015. In this role, he is involved in the enforcement of federal securities laws and regulations. His work contributes to the SEC's mission of protecting investors and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets. He operates within the Washington D.C. Metro Area, where he has accumulated significant experience over the past nine years.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Brutlag holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. Prior to this, he earned a Diplôme from Sciences Po, studying from 2002 to 2004. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Arts in History & International Relations from Stanford University, completed from 1998 to 2002. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in law and international relations.
Professional Background
Before joining the SEC, Benjamin Brutlag worked at Cravath, Swaine & Moore as a Litigation Associate from 2007 to 2015, gaining extensive experience in litigation. He also held positions as a Summer Associate at Morrison & Foerster LLP and Quinn Emanuel in 2006. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Law Clerk at DLA Piper for a brief period in 2005. His diverse legal experience spans various prestigious law firms and roles.
Career Timeline
Benjamin Brutlag's career began with his education at Stanford University, followed by his studies at Sciences Po and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. He entered the legal profession as a Summer Associate in 2006, subsequently working as a Law Clerk in 2005. He spent eight years as a Litigation Associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore before transitioning to his current role at the SEC in 2015.