Song Brandon
About Song Brandon
Brandon Song serves as a Senior Special Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he has worked since 2013. He holds multiple degrees from Pepperdine University and American University, and previously worked as a banking and financial services associate at Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Brandon serves as Senior Special Counsel in the Office of Chief Counsel within the Office of Compliance Inspection and Examinations at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He has held this position since 2013, contributing to the agency's mission of protecting investors and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets. His role involves providing legal guidance and support on compliance matters, ensuring that regulations are upheld within the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Brandon has an extensive educational background. He studied at Pepperdine University, where he earned a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts. Additionally, he attended American University, obtaining a Master of Business Administration and a Juris Doctor degree. This diverse educational foundation supports his expertise in legal and financial matters, particularly in compliance and regulatory frameworks.
Background
Before joining the SEC, Brandon worked as a Banking and Financial Services Associate at Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP from 2000 to 2002. This experience provided him with practical knowledge in the banking and financial services sector, which he has since applied in his role at the SEC. His career trajectory reflects a strong focus on compliance and regulatory issues within financial markets.
Professional Experience
Brandon has accumulated over two decades of experience in the legal and financial sectors. His tenure at the SEC, combined with his previous role at Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP, has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of compliance and regulatory challenges faced by financial institutions. His work contributes to the SEC's efforts in enforcing securities laws and protecting investors.