Theis Finlev
About Theis Finlev
Theis Finlev serves as Counsel to the Director of the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, specializing in ethics and compliance related to financial crime. He has a diverse educational background and extensive experience in consumer fraud investigations, antitrust, and competition law.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Theis Finlev serves as Counsel to the Director in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he focuses on overseeing enforcement actions and ensuring compliance with securities laws. His responsibilities include providing legal guidance on investigations and regulatory matters.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Prior to his current role, Theis Finlev worked as Counsel in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from 2021 to 2022. During this time, he contributed to various enforcement initiatives and gained experience in regulatory compliance and consumer fraud investigations.
Legal Background and Education
Theis Finlev studied law at The George Washington University Law School, where he earned his J.D. with honors from 2006 to 2009. He also holds a B.A. in Politics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, completed between 1997 and 2001. Additionally, he has pursued further education in Securities and Financial Regulation at Georgetown University Law Center, where he is currently studying.
Professional Experience at Fenwick and West
Before joining the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Theis Finlev worked as an Associate Attorney at Fenwick and West in San Francisco, California, from 2009 to 2013. In this role, he gained valuable experience in corporate law and legal compliance, which contributed to his expertise in financial crime and ethics.
Specialization in Ethics and Compliance
Theis Finlev specializes in ethics and compliance, particularly in relation to financial crime. His strong background includes extensive experience in consumer fraud investigations and handling cases related to antitrust and competition law. This specialization informs his current work in enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.