Jonathan Scott
About Jonathan Scott
Jonathan Scott is an Enforcement Attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in legal roles, including positions at American University Washington College of Law and Fried Frank.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Jonathan Scott currently serves as an Enforcement Attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Fort Worth, Texas. He has held this position since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked at the SEC as Assistant Regional Director in the Enforcement Division, specifically within the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Unit, from 2004 to 2017. His extensive experience at the SEC has contributed to his expertise in securities enforcement and regulation.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Scott earned his Juris Doctor (JD) degree, graduating Summa Cum Laude, from American University Washington College of Law between 1992 and 1995. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Journalism from Boston University, which he completed from 1987 to 1991. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal career, particularly in the areas of enforcement and compliance.
Previous Legal Experience
Before his current role at the SEC, Jonathan Scott worked as an Associate in the Corporate Department at Fried Frank, focusing on Securities Enforcement and Regulation from 1997 to 2004. He also served as Chief Compliance Officer at GLG from 2017 to 2023. Additionally, he gained early experience as a legal intern at People For the American Way in 1994. This diverse legal background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of compliance and enforcement issues.
Teaching Experience
Jonathan Scott served as an Adjunct Professor of Legal Rhetoric at American University Washington College of Law for a period of nine months from 2004 to 2005. This role allowed him to share his legal knowledge and experience with students, contributing to their understanding of legal principles and effective communication in the legal field.