Marc Mehrespand
About Marc Mehrespand
Marc Mehrespand serves as the Branch Chief in the Chief Counsel's Office of the Division of Investment Management at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive legal experience in corporate and securities law, having worked at several prominent law firms and the SEC over the past two decades.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Marc Mehrespand currently serves as Branch Chief in the Chief Counsel's Office within the Division of Investment Management at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He has held this position since 2021, contributing to regulatory oversight and guidance in investment management. Prior to this role, he worked as Senior Counsel in the same division from 2020 to 2021, where he focused on legal matters related to investment management regulations.
Previous Experience at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Before joining the SEC, Marc Mehrespand worked at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati as Counsel in Corporate and Securities from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure, he provided legal counsel on corporate governance and securities law matters, enhancing his expertise in corporate compliance and regulatory frameworks.
Background in Investment Management Law
Marc Mehrespand has extensive experience in investment management law, having served as a Partner at K&L Gates from 2001 to 2015. In this role, he specialized in investment management, advising clients on compliance and regulatory issues. His career also includes a position as Associate at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where he focused on corporate and securities law from 2000 to 2001.
Education and Expertise
Marc Mehrespand holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Relations and Affairs from The George Washington University, which he earned from 1994 to 1998. He also obtained his Doctor of Law (J.D.) from The George Washington University Law School during the same period. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both legal and international affairs, contributing to his expertise in investment management and securities regulation.