SEC Names Gottesman Deputy Chief Litigation Counsel

The SEC has named David Gottesman as its Deputy Chief Litigation Counsel, according to a statement from the regulatory body. Gottesman joined the agency in 2004 and has worked in several positions inside the SEC since then.

Matthew C. Solomon, who holds the role of Chief Litigation Counsel inside the SEC Division of Enforcement, commented on the qualities of his new deputy, saying that his "trial acumen, together with his subject matter expertise and strong management experience, will be critical assets to our national litigation program.”

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