David Zhou
About David Zhou
David Zhou serves as the Assistant Regional Director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive legal experience, including roles as a Staff Attorney and Trial Attorney at the SEC, and as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
David Zhou serves as the Assistant Regional Director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2023. In this role, he oversees various regulatory and enforcement initiatives within the San Francisco Bay Area. His responsibilities include managing staff and coordinating efforts to ensure compliance with federal securities laws.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Zhou has extensive experience at the SEC, having worked as a Staff Attorney in the Enforcement Division from 2019 to 2021 and as a Trial Attorney from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he focused on investigating and prosecuting violations of securities laws, contributing to the agency's mission of protecting investors and maintaining fair markets.
Experience at U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York
Before joining the SEC, David Zhou worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York from 2015 to 2019. In this position, he prosecuted a range of criminal cases, gaining significant experience in federal litigation and trial procedures.
Litigation Experience at Law Firms
Zhou began his legal career as a Litigation Associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP from 2010 to 2011 and then continued at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz from 2012 to 2015. His work at these prestigious law firms involved complex litigation matters, where he developed strong advocacy skills and a deep understanding of legal principles.
Education and Academic Background
David Zhou earned his Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Yale Law School, completing his studies from 2007 to 2010. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (AB) in Government from Harvard University, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his legal career.