Valian Afshar
About Valian Afshar
Valian Afshar serves as Senior Special Counsel in the Office of the Director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he has held since 2023. He has a background in law and finance, with previous roles at the SEC and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Valian Afshar currently serves as Senior Special Counsel in the Office of the Director within the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He has held this position since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as Special Counsel in the Office of Mergers and Acquisitions at the SEC from 2019 to 2023, contributing to regulatory oversight and guidance in corporate transactions.
Previous Experience at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Before joining the SEC, Valian Afshar was an Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates from 2016 to 2019. In this role, he was involved in various legal matters, providing support on complex corporate transactions and regulatory compliance in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Expertise
Valian Afshar earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, and Economics from the University of Delaware, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education by obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Michigan Law School, completing his studies from 2012 to 2015. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both finance and law.
Early Career at Price Waterhouse Coopers
Valian Afshar began his professional career as a Risk Assurance Associate at Price Waterhouse Coopers, where he worked from 2010 to 2012. His responsibilities included assessing risk management processes and ensuring compliance with financial regulations in both Philadelphia, PA, and San Francisco, CA.