Danielle Voorhees
About Danielle Voorhees
Danielle Voorhees serves as the Assistant Regional Director for the Division of Enforcement's Market Abuse Unit at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position she has held since 2019. She has extensive experience in securities law, having previously worked as Senior Counsel and Trial Counsel at the SEC and as an Associate at Holland & Hart LLP.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Danielle Voorhees serves as the Assistant Regional Director in the Division of Enforcement, specifically within the Market Abuse Unit at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the enforcement of regulations related to market abuse. Her role involves overseeing investigations and enforcement actions aimed at protecting investors and maintaining fair and efficient markets.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Danielle Voorhees has extensive experience at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She worked as Senior Counsel from 2010 to 2015, followed by a role as Trial Counsel from 2015 to 2018 in Denver. Additionally, she served as Senior Counsel in the Division of Enforcement, Asset Management Unit for eight months in 2018. Her various roles at the SEC have equipped her with a deep understanding of securities law and enforcement.
Education and Expertise
Danielle Voorhees earned her Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where she studied from 2001 to 2004. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Colorado College, completing her studies from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background provides a solid foundation in legal principles and political frameworks relevant to her work in securities regulation.
Legal Career at Holland & Hart LLP
Before joining the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Danielle Voorhees worked as an Associate at Holland & Hart LLP from 2004 to 2010. During her six years at the firm, she gained valuable experience in legal practice, which contributed to her expertise in securities law and enforcement.