Securities Enforcement. Corporate Investigations. Financial Regulation.
Independent analysis of the laws, regulations, investigations, and enforcement actions shaping modern financial markets.
BRAEDEN ANDERSON
Braeden is one of the top securities lawyers in the country and was recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in the Financial Services Regulation Law and Securities Regulation categories. This honor is awarded to only the top 2% of attorneys in the United States and is based on a comprehensive peer-review survey.
Braeden helped lead Gesmer Updegrove to recognition in The Legal 500 United States for Corporate Investigations & White Collar Crime, Tier 3, and Finance: Fintech, Tier 4.
Braeden is active in the U.S. securities enforcement community through Securities Docket, where he has served on the 2025 and 2026 Advisory Boards and contributed video commentary through the Weekly Update.
Braeden was named the #1 United States author in FinTech in Mondaq’s Spring 2025 Thought Leadership Awards, reflecting the national reach and influence of his writing on fintech, securities regulation, and digital asset policy.
Deadline Alert: Division I Athletes Must File for $2.8 Billion NIL Settlement
The NCAA is set to finalize a $2.8 billion settlement over name, image, and likeness (NIL) antitrust claims. This historic agreement could mean significant payouts—averaging $91,000 and up to $280,000—for eligible Division I athletes. If you played Division I basketball or football between 2016 and 2024, now is the time to act. Missing the January 31, 2025 deadline could mean losing your chance to claim your rightful share of this settlement.