A. Seth Atkisson
About A. Seth Atkisson
A. Seth Atkisson is a Senior Associate at King & Spalding, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse legal background, including positions at the Federal Communications Commission, U.S. Department of Justice, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.
Current Role at King & Spalding
A. Seth Atkisson serves as a Senior Associate at King & Spalding, a position he has held since 2023. His work is based in the Washington, District of Columbia area. In this role, he continues to contribute to the firm's legal practice, building on his previous experience as an Associate at the same firm from 2018 to 2023.
Previous Experience in Legal Positions
Prior to his current role, Atkisson gained extensive legal experience in various capacities. He worked as an Associate at King & Spalding for five years, and before that, he was an Attorney at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP for three years. His background also includes positions as a Law Clerk at the Federal Communications Commission, Federal Trade Commission, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Education and Legal Qualifications
A. Seth Atkisson earned his Juris Doctor (JD) degree from BYU Law School, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Marketing at Brigham Young University from 2005 to 2008. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his legal career.
Career Development and Early Roles
Atkisson's early career included significant roles that shaped his expertise in law. He served as a Criminal Fraud Fighter at the U.S. Department of Justice from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he held law clerk positions at the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in 2011, as well as a law clerk role at the Federal Communications Commission in 2012.