Sarah Lamoree
About Sarah Lamoree
Sarah Lamoree serves as the Assistant Director of the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position she has held since 2023. She has an extensive background in law, with degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, Harvard Law School, and the University of Cambridge.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Sarah Lamoree currently serves as the Assistant Director in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). She has been in this role since 2023. Prior to her current position, she worked as Counsel in the Division of Enforcement from 2015 to 2023. In her roles at the SEC, she has contributed to the enforcement of securities laws and regulations, focusing on compliance and regulatory issues.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Lamoree holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric from the University of California, Berkeley, which she completed from 1998 to 2002. She also earned a Juris Doctor (JD) from Harvard Law School between 2003 and 2007. Additionally, she studied International Law at the University of Cambridge, where she obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) from 2005 to 2006. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles and communication.
Background
Before her tenure at the SEC, Sarah Lamoree worked at Steptoe & Johnson LLP. She was an Associate at the firm from 2007 to 2014 and later served as Of Counsel for a brief period in 2015. Her experience in private practice has contributed to her expertise in legal matters related to enforcement and compliance within the financial sector.
Professional Experience
Sarah Lamoree has extensive experience in the legal field, particularly in enforcement and regulatory compliance. Her career at the SEC spans eight years, during which she has held significant roles in the Division of Enforcement. This experience, combined with her previous work at a law firm, has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of securities law and enforcement mechanisms.