Erin Loomis Moore
About Erin Loomis Moore
Erin Loomis Moore serves as Senior Counsel in the Division of Investment Management at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where she addresses inquiries from international organizations and assists with compliance matters. She holds a J.D. from Boston University School of Law and has previous experience as an Associate Attorney at K&L Gates LLP and Seward & Kissel LLP.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Erin Loomis Moore serves as Senior Counsel in the Division of Investment Management within the Chief Counsel's Office at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). She has held this position since 2015, contributing to regulatory oversight and compliance in the investment management sector. Her responsibilities include responding to inquiries from international organizations and entities, such as the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and foreign regulators. Moore also assists the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations with matters related to investment advisers and investment companies.
Previous Experience in Investment Management Law
Before her current role at the SEC, Erin Loomis Moore worked as Senior Counsel in the Investment Company Rulemaking Office at the SEC from 2013 to 2015. In this position, she focused on regulatory matters concerning investment companies. Prior to her tenure at the SEC, she was an Associate Attorney at K&L Gates LLP from 2011 to 2013 and at Seward & Kissel LLP from 2007 to 2011, both in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. Her experience in these law firms provided her with a strong foundation in investment management law.
Educational Background
Erin Loomis Moore holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Boston University School of Law. She also earned a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Economics from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business. Earlier in her education, she achieved the International Baccalaureate Diploma from Richard Montgomery High School. This educational background equips her with a comprehensive understanding of both legal and financial principles.
Regulatory Responsibilities and Activities
In her current role at the SEC, Erin Loomis Moore reviews and analyzes applications for Commission exemptive orders. Her work involves evaluating requests that may require exemptions from certain regulatory requirements. This aspect of her role is critical in facilitating compliance while ensuring that the regulatory framework remains effective and responsive to the needs of investment advisers and companies.