Greg Scopino
About Greg Scopino
Greg Scopino serves as Senior Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he focuses on enhancing the securities disclosure regime. He has extensive experience in financial regulation, having previously worked at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and authored a book on technology's impact on financial regulation.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Greg Scopino serves as Senior Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2023. In this role, he works in the SEC’s Office of Structured Disclosures, where he collaborates with economists, accountants, and SEC rulemaking teams. His focus is on enhancing the securities disclosure regime to support its development as a fully-accessible, machine-readable system.
Previous Experience at U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Scopino held multiple positions at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from 2010 to 2021. He began as a Trial Attorney in the Division of Enforcement, where he civilly prosecuted complex financial fraud and market manipulation. He later served as Special Counsel in the Chief Counsel Unit and as Assistant Chief Counsel in the Division of Market Oversight, guiding federal regulation of derivatives and financial institutions.
Academic Contributions at Georgetown University Law Center
Since 2016, Scopino has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center. He teaches seminars on 'The Law and Ethics of Automation, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics' and 'The Essentials of Fintech Law.' His academic involvement reflects his expertise in financial regulation and technology.
Educational Background
Greg Scopino earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Cornell Law School, studying from 2002 to 2005. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in journalism and sociology from Penn State University between 1989 and 1993. His education laid the foundation for his career in law and financial regulation.
Authorship and Thought Leadership
Scopino authored the book 'Algo Bots and the Law: The Impact of Technology and Automation on the Regulation of Futures and Other Derivatives,' published by Cambridge University Press in Fall 2020. He regularly writes and speaks on topics related to financial regulation, global derivatives policy, and the regulation of fintech, AI, automation, and digital currencies.