Russ Ryan Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Legal advocacy on behalf of clients challenging unconstitutional and otherwise unlawful action by administrative agencies and quasi-governmental regulators.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Advised and represented clients in connection with SEC and FINRA enforcement investigations, corporate internal investigations, FCPA compliance, and related regulatory and compliance matters. (Note that I left the firm from March 2015 through April 2018 to serve as SVP and Deputy Enforcement Chief at FINRA -- see below.)

Rockville, MD

I led a team of approximately 65 attorneys, investigators, and other professionals who conducted hundreds of investigations and disciplinary proceedings involving suspected violations of federal securities laws and FINRA rules, all in coordination with others in FINRA Regulatory Operations and other FINRA departments.

Washington, DC

I investigated and later supervised SEC enforcement investigations and resulting litigation.

Arlington, Virginia

I taught a weekly two-credit law school seminar that was focused exclusively on the SEC enforcement process and related legal and policy issues.

Washington, DC

I represented clients in SEC enforcement investigations, private securities litigation, and other types of business and commercial litigation, including arbitration proceedings.

Brooklyn, NY

I assisted Judge Bramwell in all aspects of his judicial duties.

A.B., Political Science, Phi Beta Kappa

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa

J.D., Law, St. John'S Law Review, St. Thomas More Scholar

Activities and Societies: St. John's Law Review and St. Thomas More Society