Colleen Keating
About Colleen Keating
Colleen Keating serves in the Office of the Director at the Division of Enforcement for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has a background in law, with a J.D. from UCLA and extensive experience in various legal roles, including positions at the U.S. District Court and several law firms.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Colleen Keating currently serves in the Office of the Director within the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has held this position since 2023. In this role, she is involved in overseeing enforcement actions and regulatory compliance within the securities industry.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Prior to her current role, Colleen Keating worked as Senior Counsel in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from 2019 to 2023. During this time, she contributed to various enforcement initiatives and legal proceedings. She also served as Counsel in the same division from 2016 to 2019, gaining extensive experience in securities law.
Judicial Clerkship Experience
Colleen Keating began her legal career as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Philip S. Gutierrez at the U.S. District Court from 2008 to 2009. This role provided her with valuable insights into federal court operations and judicial decision-making processes.
Educational Background
Colleen Keating earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law, completing her studies from 2005 to 2008. Prior to law school, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History and English from Rice University, where she studied from 2001 to 2005.
Legal Practice Experience
Colleen Keating has a diverse legal background, having worked at several prominent law firms. She was an Associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP from 2009 to 2010 and at Quinn Emanuel from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she served as Counsel at Klee, Tuchin, Bogdanoff & Stern LLP from 2014 to 2016, where she further developed her expertise in legal practice.