Beth Collier Groves
About Beth Collier Groves
Beth Collier Groves serves as the Assistant Director of the Office of Investigative and Market Analytics within the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position she has held since 2003.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Beth Collier Groves has been employed at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2003. She currently holds the position of Assistant Director in the Office of Investigative and Market Analytics within the Division of Enforcement. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing investigations related to securities law violations. Additionally, she serves as a member of the Division of Enforcement Hiring Committee, contributing to the recruitment and selection process for new staff.
Education and Expertise
Beth Collier Groves earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Rutgers Law School, where she studied from 1995 to 1998. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Brandeis University, studying from 1989 to 1993. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal expertise in securities regulation and enforcement. She also shares her knowledge as a guest lecturer at Howard University School of Law.
Background
Beth Collier Groves completed her secondary education at The Madeira School from 1985 to 1989. Following her education at Brandeis University and Rutgers Law School, she began her professional career in law. She worked as a Litigation Associate at Debevoise & Plimpton from 1999 to 2003 before transitioning to the SEC. Additionally, she served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney at the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia for a six-month period in 2013 to 2014.
Professional Experience
Before her current role at the SEC, Beth Collier Groves worked as a Litigation Associate at Debevoise & Plimpton from 1999 to 2003. Her experience in litigation provided her with valuable skills in legal analysis and case management. She later served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney at the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia from 2013 to 2014, where she gained further experience in prosecuting cases related to federal law.