Evan J. Otero
About Evan J. Otero
Evan J. Otero is a Senior Attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, specializing in compliance examinations since 2015. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Arts in Sociology from Stanford University.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Evan J. Otero has served as a Senior Attorney in the Division of Examinations at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2015. Based in Los Angeles, California, he participates in examinations of investment advisers and investment companies to ensure compliance with securities regulations. His role involves performing analysis and examination of accounting systems and practices of registered entities. Otero has accumulated over eight years of experience in regulatory compliance examinations at the SEC.
Previous Experience at Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Prior to his tenure at the SEC, Evan J. Otero worked at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) as a Senior Attorney in the Enforcement and Compliance Division from 2014 to 2015. He also held the position of Honors Attorney in the same division from 2011 to 2015. During his time at the OCC, he focused on enforcement actions and compliance matters, contributing to the regulatory framework governing financial institutions.
Education and Expertise
Evan J. Otero holds a Juris Doctorate from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Arts in Sociology from Stanford University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in legal compliance and regulatory examinations within the financial sector.
Teaching Experience
Before entering the legal field, Evan J. Otero worked as a Special Education Teacher with Teach For America from 2005 to 2007 in San Jose, California. This experience in education contributed to his skills in communication and advocacy, which are essential in his current legal roles.
Clerkship at United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Evan J. Otero served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Richard Paez at the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit from 2010 to 2011. This role involved assisting the judge with legal research and drafting opinions, further enhancing his legal expertise and understanding of appellate procedures.