We are pleased to announce that partner Samuel Waldon has joined Proskauer’s Litigation Department in DC, enhancing the Firm’s securities litigation and regulatory enforcement practices.  Among his other areas of focus, Sam will bolster the firm’s Asset Management Litigation team.

“In today’s ever evolving regulatory landscape, Sam’s extensive experience at the SEC and his deep knowledge of federal securities law will be a valuable asset to our clients,” said Tim Mungovan, Chair of Proskauer’s Litigation Department.

Mr. Waldon joins Proskauer from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where he served as Assistant Chief Counsel in the Enforcement Division for eight years.  Providing guidance on all types of enforcement matters, his focus included FCPA, asset management, insider trading and financial fraud matters, as well as issues relating to the Freedom of Information, Bank Secrecy, Privacy, Right to Financial Privacy and Electronic Communications Privacy Acts.  Mr. Waldon received his B.A., summa cum laude, from Virginia Tech and his J.D., with honors, from University of Texas School of Law.