Som Dalal
About Som Dalal
Som Dalal serves as a Senior Enforcement Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Chicago, Illinois, a position he has held since 2018. He has a background in law and philosophy, having earned a JD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Som Dalal has served as Senior Enforcement Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2018. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he has been involved in various enforcement actions and regulatory matters. Prior to his current role, he worked as an Enforcement Attorney at the same agency from 2015 to 2018 in Denver, Colorado. His experience at the SEC has contributed to his expertise in securities law and regulatory compliance.
Education and Expertise
Som Dalal earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied law from 2005 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) from the University of Pennsylvania, completed from 2000 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal practice and understanding of regulatory frameworks.
Background
Som Dalal began his education at Maine South High School in 2000. Following high school, he pursued higher education, first at the University of Pennsylvania and then at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His career in law began after completing his JD, leading to various positions in legal practice and enforcement.
Previous Employment at Jenner & Block
Before joining the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Som Dalal worked as an Associate Attorney at Jenner & Block from 2008 to 2015 in Chicago. During his seven years at the firm, he gained valuable experience in legal practice, which contributed to his subsequent roles in enforcement and regulatory compliance.