Brady Cassis
About Brady Cassis
Brady Cassis serves as Counsel in the Division of Enforcement (Complex Financial Instruments Unit) at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive legal experience, having worked at various law firms and institutions, including Steptoe & Johnson LLP and Paul Hastings, and holds a JD from Harvard Law School.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Brady Cassis serves as Counsel in the Division of Enforcement, specifically within the Complex Financial Instruments Unit at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the enforcement of securities laws and regulations in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area.
Previous Experience at Paul Hastings
Prior to his current role, Brady Cassis worked as an Associate in the Government Investigations and White Collar Defense practice at Paul Hastings from 2019 to 2023. His work involved providing legal counsel and representation in complex investigations and defense matters, further enhancing his expertise in financial and regulatory issues.
Legal Career at Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Brady Cassis began his legal career at Steptoe & Johnson LLP, where he served as an Associate from 2016 to 2019. He also worked as a Summer Associate Law Clerk at the same firm in 2015. His experience at Steptoe & Johnson LLP equipped him with substantial knowledge in regulatory compliance and enforcement.
Educational Background
Brady Cassis earned his Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Harvard Law School, where he studied from 2013 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and International Studies from Yale University, completed from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, he studied German Language and Literature at Goethe-Institut in Dresden, Germany, achieving B1.1 Level in 2012.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Brady Cassis gained valuable experience through various internships early in his career. He worked as a Summer Legal Intern at the U.S. Department of Justice in 2014, and as a Legislative Fellow for Rep. John Carter in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012. He also interned at the House of Commons in 2007 and served as a Research Intern at the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research in 2006.