Gary Leung
About Gary Leung
Gary Leung is an Associate Regional Director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he co-heads the enforcement program for the Los Angeles Regional Office. He has a background in law and economics, with extensive experience in legal enforcement and regulatory compliance in the financial sector.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Gary Leung currently serves as Associate Regional Director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2023. He has previously held the position of Assistant Director in the Division of Enforcement at the SEC's Los Angeles Regional Office from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he worked as Regional Trial Counsel from 2022 to 2023. In his role, he co-heads the enforcement program, focusing on regulatory compliance and legal enforcement within the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Gary Leung holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Northwestern University, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. He furthered his education at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, earning a Juris Doctor (JD) from 1999 to 2002. His academic background in both law and economics provides him with a unique perspective in regulatory compliance and legal enforcement.
Background
Prior to his current role at the SEC, Gary Leung worked at McGuireWoods LLP as an Associate from 2004 to 2010 and later as a Partner from 2011 to 2012. He also served as a Staff Attorney at the Illinois Appellate Court, First District for seven months in 2002-2003. His extensive experience spans various facets of legal enforcement and regulatory compliance, particularly within the financial sector.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Gary Leung has developed extensive experience in legal enforcement and regulatory compliance. His leadership in the enforcement program at the SEC's Los Angeles Regional Office highlights his commitment to upholding financial regulations and ensuring compliance within the industry.