Shane C.
About Shane C.
Shane C. serves as Regulatory Counsel in the Division of Examinations (Private Funds Unit) at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, having previously held roles as Senior Attorney-Adviser and Senior Counsel within the agency. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law and a Certificate in Securities and Financial Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Shane C. serves as Regulatory Counsel in the Division of Examinations, specifically within the Private Funds Unit, at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He has held this position since 2023, working out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this role, he is responsible for providing legal guidance and regulatory oversight related to private funds, ensuring compliance with applicable securities laws.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Prior to his current role, Shane C. worked at the SEC as a Senior Attorney-Adviser in the Division of Examinations, focusing on the Private Funds Unit from 2021 to 2022. He also served as Senior Counsel in the Division of Investment Management from 2022 to 2023. His experience at the SEC has equipped him with extensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance issues in the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Shane C. holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of San Diego School of Law, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He further enhanced his expertise in securities and financial regulation by obtaining a Certificate from Georgetown University Law Center, studying from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he earned two Bachelor’s Degrees in Accountancy and Business Administration in Finance from the University of North Dakota between 1998 and 2002.
Professional Background at KPMG
Before his tenure at the SEC, Shane C. worked at KPMG as an Associate from 2004 to 2007 in San Diego. His role at KPMG provided him with foundational experience in accounting and financial services, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape in which he currently operates.