Tian Wen
About Tian Wen
Tian Wen serves as Counsel to the Director of the New York Regional Office at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he has held since 2024. He has a background in law and economics, with degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University, and has previously worked at Sidley Austin LLP and Arent Fox.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Tian Wen currently serves as Counsel to the Director of the New York Regional Office at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a position held since 2024. Prior to this role, Tian worked as Senior Counsel at the SEC starting in 2022. Additionally, in 2023, Tian held a position as Counsel to Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw for a duration of three months. These roles involve providing legal guidance and support within the regulatory framework of the SEC.
Education and Expertise
Tian Wen earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, completing the program from 2011 to 2014. Prior to law school, Tian studied at Harvard University, where a Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) in Economics and Government was obtained from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, Tian has pursued further education at The Wharton School, achieving a Certificate in Management since 2014.
Professional Experience at Sidley Austin LLP
Tian Wen worked at Sidley Austin LLP as an Associate from 2014 to 2019. During this time, Tian gained substantial experience in legal practice. Prior to this role, Tian completed several summer associate positions at Sidley Austin LLP in 2013, contributing to the firm’s activities in the Greater New York City Area.
Summer Associate Positions at Arent Fox
Tian Wen held summer associate positions at Arent Fox in 2012 and 2013, spending two months in 2012 and one month in 2013 in the Greater New York City Area. These experiences provided Tian with practical exposure to the legal field and helped in developing a foundational understanding of legal practices.