Stacy Puente
About Stacy Puente
Stacy Puente serves as Special Counsel in the Office of Chief Counsel for the Division of Trading and Markets at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Stanford Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Stacy Puente serves as Special Counsel in the Office of Chief Counsel within the Division of Trading and Markets at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). She has held this position since 2015, contributing to regulatory oversight and policy development related to trading practices and market operations. Her role involves providing legal guidance on complex issues affecting the securities markets, ensuring compliance with federal securities laws, and supporting the SEC's mission to protect investors.
Education and Expertise
Stacy Puente earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Stanford Law School, where she studied from 1998 to 2001. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Texas at Austin from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in legal principles, particularly in the areas of securities regulation and trading law.
Background
Stacy Puente began her legal career as an associate attorney at Chadbourne & Parke LLP in Washington, D.C., from 2004 to 2005. She then moved to Crowell & Moring LLP in Los Angeles, California, where she worked as an associate attorney from 2005 to 2007. These positions allowed her to gain valuable experience in legal practice before transitioning to her current role at the SEC.
Professional Experience
Stacy Puente has accumulated significant legal experience in her career. After her tenure at Chadbourne & Parke LLP and Crowell & Moring LLP, she joined the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in 2015. Her work at the SEC focuses on the legal aspects of trading and market regulations, drawing on her previous experience in private practice to inform her current responsibilities.