Erin Wilk
About Erin Wilk
Erin Wilk serves as the Assistant Regional Director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, focusing on crypto assets and cybersecurity enforcement. With prior experience as a Staff Attorney in the Enforcement Division and an Associate at Latham & Watkins, Wilk has a strong background in legal practice and regulatory compliance.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Erin Wilk serves as the Assistant Regional Director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2023. In this role, she operates within the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit of the Enforcement Division. Her responsibilities include overseeing the enforcement of regulations related to crypto assets and cybersecurity. This position follows her previous tenure at the SEC, where she worked as a Staff Attorney in the Enforcement Division for four years.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Before her current position, Erin Wilk worked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a Staff Attorney in the Enforcement Division from 2019 to 2023. During this time, she focused on legal matters pertaining to securities law and enforcement actions. Her experience at the SEC began earlier when she completed a summer internship in 2012, which provided her with foundational insights into the regulatory environment.
Experience at Latham & Watkins
Erin Wilk was employed at Latham & Watkins as an Associate from 2014 to 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her role involved providing legal counsel and support in various matters. Prior to this, she gained experience as a Summer Associate at the same firm in 2013, where she contributed to legal projects and gained practical insights into corporate law.
Education and Academic Background
Erin Wilk earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Michigan Law School, completing her studies from 2011 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in both law and business principles.