George Carotenuto
About George Carotenuto
George Carotenuto serves as a General Attorney in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2023. He has a diverse legal background, including previous roles as a law clerk and associate at various prestigious firms and institutions.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
George Carotenuto serves as a General Attorney in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He has held this position since 2023, working from the SEC's office in New York, New York. In this role, he is involved in enforcing federal securities laws and regulations, contributing to the SEC's mission of protecting investors and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to his current role at the SEC, George Carotenuto gained significant legal experience through various clerkships and internships. He worked as a Law Clerk at the U.S. Courts of Appeals from 2020 to 2021 and at the U.S. District Courts from 2019 to 2020, both in Newark, New Jersey. Additionally, he served as a Legal Intern at the United States Attorney's Office in 2016, further enhancing his legal expertise.
Educational Background
George Carotenuto completed his Juris Doctor (J.D.) at the University of Virginia School of Law from 2015 to 2018. Prior to law school, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Duke University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. His foundational education began at Newark Academy, where he completed high school from 2005 to 2009.
Professional Experience in Finance and Law
George Carotenuto has a diverse background in both finance and law. He worked as an Associate Analyst at MasterCard Advisors from 2013 to 2015 and held an internship in the Law & Franchise Integrity: Fraud Notification & Adjudication Team at MasterCard in 2012. He also gained experience in law firms, including serving as an Associate at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP from 2022 to 2023 and as an Associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP from 2018 to 2019.