Mitchell Austin
About Mitchell Austin
Mitchell Austin is a Staff Attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he has worked since 2013. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from UCLA School of Law.
Current Role as Staff Attorney
Mitchell Austin serves as a Staff Attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Washington, D.C. He has held this position since 2013, contributing to the agency's mission of protecting investors and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets. His role involves providing legal guidance and support on various regulatory matters.
Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Mitchell Austin has extensive experience at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He began his tenure as a Summer Honors Intern in 2012, where he gained valuable insights into the workings of the SEC over a three-month period. Following this, he worked as a Law Clerk for three months in 2013 before transitioning to his current role as Staff Attorney.
Education and Academic Background
Mitchell Austin has a strong educational background. He studied at St. Margaret's Episcopal School since 2004. He then attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2008. Furthering his education, he pursued a Doctor of Jurisprudence at UCLA School of Law, achieving his doctorate in 2013.