Kevin B. Currid
About Kevin B. Currid
Kevin B. Currid serves as the Assistant Director of the Public Finance Abuse Unit at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, focusing on misconduct in the municipal securities market. He has a background in law and public policy, with experience in various legal and enforcement roles.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Kevin B. Currid has been serving as the Assistant Director of the Public Finance Abuse Unit at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since March 2014. In this role, he focuses on identifying and addressing misconduct within the municipal securities market and pension funds for state and local government employees. Prior to this position, he worked as Senior Enforcement Counsel in the Market Abuse Unit from 2007 to 2012. His extensive experience at the SEC spans over a decade, contributing to the enforcement of securities laws and regulations.
Education and Expertise
Kevin B. Currid completed his Juris Doctor (JD) at Northeastern University School of Law from 1996 to 1999. He also holds an A.B. in Public Policy and American Institutions from Brown University, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. Currid achieved a New York State Regents Diploma from Valley Stream Central High School, attending from 1989 to 1992. His educational background provides a strong foundation in law and public policy, which supports his work in public finance and securities regulation.
Background
Before his current role at the SEC, Kevin B. Currid worked as an Associate at Foley Hoag LLP from 1999 to 2007. He also gained experience as a Legal Intern at the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Rhode Island in 1997. Additionally, Currid was involved with the Boston Bar Association as part of the Public Service Committee from 2008 to 2011. His career reflects a commitment to public service and legal enforcement in the finance sector.
Achievements in Public Finance Enforcement
As Assistant Director of the Public Finance Abuse Unit, Kevin B. Currid supervises efforts to combat misconduct in municipal securities and pension funds. He also oversaw Boston's enforcement accountant program from 2012 to 2017, which addressed accounting and auditing issues related to securities law violations. His leadership in these roles demonstrates a focus on ensuring compliance and integrity within public finance.