Steven Chavez Varholik
About Steven Chavez Varholik
Steven Chavez Varholik serves as Senior Counsel in the Division of Enforcement, Asset Management Unit at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He has extensive experience in legal education and practice, having held various roles at prominent law schools and law firms over the past two decades.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Steven Chavez Varholik currently serves as Senior Counsel in the Division of Enforcement, Asset Management Unit at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing enforcement actions related to asset management practices and ensuring compliance with securities laws.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Prior to his current role, Varholik worked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in various capacities. He served as Senior Counsel in the Division of Enforcement, Public Finance Abuse Unit from 2014 to 2023. Additionally, he was a Special Counsel in the Division of Trading and Markets from 2008 to 2011 and previously held the position of Senior Counsel in the Division of Enforcement from 2011 to 2014.
Academic Background and Legal Education
Varholik studied at the University of San Francisco School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from 1999 to 2002. He furthered his education at Georgetown University Law Center, obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Securities and Financial Regulation from 2005 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Economics from UC Santa Barbara.
Teaching Experience in Law Education
Steven Chavez Varholik has held adjunct professor positions at several law schools. He taught at Georgetown University Law Center from 2008 to 2014 for six years. He also served as an adjunct professor at The George Washington University Law School for 11 months in 2015 and at the University of San Francisco School of Law from 2018 to 2020 for two years.
Legal Practice at Foster Garvey PC
Before his extensive career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Varholik worked as an attorney at Foster Garvey PC from 2005 to 2008. His experience in private practice contributed to his legal expertise in securities regulation and enforcement.