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Hi, I’m Braeden.
I'm a partner at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, where I lead the Securities Regulatory and Enforcement and Digital Assets practice areas. I’ve served as Assistant General Counsel at Robinhood, practiced at Kirkland & Ellis and Sidley Austin, and represented clients in high-stakes matters before the SEC, DOJ, FINRA, and state regulators.
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Securities Enforcement Forum D.C. 2024: Examining Enforcement in a Shifting Regulatory Landscape
The Securities Enforcement Forum in Washington, D.C. has become an annual fixture for professionals navigating securities enforcement. This year’s conference on November 6, at the Mayflower Hotel, promises to provide a nuanced examination of regulatory shifts and enforcement priorities in the wake of the U.S. election.
Securities Enforcement Forum Central 2024 Recap: SEC Enforcement Trends and Strategic Priorities
The Securities Enforcement Forum Central 2024 delivered high-impact discussions on the future of SEC enforcement. With hundreds of top industry professionals gathered at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago, attendees gained exclusive insights into the SEC’s evolving priorities and key challenges—just days before the agency’s fiscal year-end. Highlights included a keynote with the SEC’s Chicago Regional Director, Tina Diamantopoulos, and panels featuring current and former senior SEC officials. Topics ranged from the implications of SEC v. Jarkesy and increased scrutiny on crypto assets, to insider trading strategies and cooperation credit standards.