Christopher M. Colorado
About Christopher M. Colorado
Christopher M. Colorado serves as Counsel in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he has held since 2019. He has a diverse legal background, including roles as a Judicial Law Clerk, Partner at a law firm, and Adjunct Professor of Law.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Christopher M. Colorado serves as Counsel in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the SEC's mission of protecting investors and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets. His role involves providing legal guidance and support related to enforcement actions and regulatory compliance.
Education and Expertise
Christopher M. Colorado obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Fordham University School of Law, where he studied from 2019 to 2020. He also holds a Certificate in Securities & Financial Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Florida State University. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in law and financial regulation.
Background
Before joining the SEC, Christopher M. Colorado worked as a Judicial Law Clerk at the United States Courts in Brooklyn, New York, from 2008 to 2009. He also served as an Associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP from 2006 to 2008. Following this, he worked for ten years as a Partner at Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman LLP, from 2009 to 2019, where he gained extensive experience in legal practice.
Teaching Experience
Christopher M. Colorado has experience in academia, having served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law from 2011 to 2016. In this role, he contributed to the education of law students, sharing his expertise in legal principles and practices.