Marty Shanahan
About Marty Shanahan
Marty Shanahan is a Compliance Examiner currently employed at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and serves as an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Nichols College and Health Care Law at UMass Medical School. With a background in law, public health, and extensive experience in labor relations, Shanahan has held various significant roles within the U.S. Department of Labor over the years.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Marty Shanahan has been employed as a Compliance Examiner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal securities laws and regulations. His position involves conducting examinations and investigations to assess the adherence of various entities to established guidelines. Shanahan's experience in regulatory compliance and enforcement contributes to the SEC's mission of protecting investors and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets.
Current Academic Positions
Marty Shanahan serves as an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts, a position he has held since 2006. Additionally, he has been an Assistant Professor of Health Care Law at UMass Medical School in Worcester, Massachusetts, since 2007. In these roles, he teaches courses related to accounting and health care law, sharing his expertise with students and contributing to their academic development.
Education and Expertise
Marty Shanahan earned a Bachelor’s Degree with a double major in Accounting and Finance from Nichols College, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. He later obtained a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Suffolk University Law School between 1996 and 1998. Additionally, he completed a Master of Public Health (MPH) at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, focusing on Law and Public Health, Health Care Management, and Health Policy from 2000 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in accounting, law, and health care management.
Previous Roles at U.S. Department of Labor
Marty Shanahan has held several significant positions at the U.S. Department of Labor. He served as Deputy Regional Administrator from 2020 to 2023 and as Manager and Senior Advisor for Investigations from 2008 to 2020. His earlier roles included Senior Federal Investigator from 1996 to 2008 and Special Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Program Operations in 2005. These positions allowed him to develop extensive experience in labor relations, compliance, and regulatory oversight.
Skills and Competencies
Marty Shanahan possesses strong organizational, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. He demonstrates proven communication and presentation abilities, effectively engaging with large audiences, media, and in courtroom settings. His extensive experience in labor relations and mediation roles further enhances his capabilities in navigating complex regulatory environments and managing compliance-related challenges.