Evan J.
About Evan J.
Evan J. is a Senior Special Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he has worked since 2020, providing analysis on federal securities laws. He holds a JD from Rutgers Law School and a BA in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Evan J. serves as Senior Special Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the agency for four years. In this role, he provides analysis and advice on federal securities laws and administrative laws to various divisions and offices within the SEC.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Prior to his current role, Evan J. worked at the SEC in multiple capacities. He served as Special Counsel in the Office of Chief Counsel for the Division of Corporation Finance from 2013 to 2020, where he resolved legal issues related to rulemaking and regulatory recommendations. Additionally, he was Senior Counsel in the Office of Disclosure Operations within the same division from 2007 to 2013.
Legal Career at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Evan J. began his legal career at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP. He worked as an Associate in the Corporate Bankruptcy & Restructuring department from 2001 to 2005, and later transitioned to the Securities Enforcement, Regulation & Compliance department, where he served from 2005 to 2007.
Education and Academic Achievements
Evan J. earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from Rutgers Law School, where he studied from 1998 to 2001. He graduated with honors, achieving the Order of the Coif, and was recognized as a Meyerson Scholar and Alumni Association Scholar. Prior to law school, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science with a concentration in Comparative Politics and an English minor from the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied from 1994 to 1998.
Awards and Recognition
Evan J. received the Chairman’s Award for Excellence for his contributions to the Harmonization proposing and adopting releases during his tenure at the SEC. This award highlights his significant impact on the agency's regulatory processes.