Former federal prosecutor Antonia M. Apps will become Regional Director of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) New York Regional Office next month.
Per the SEC, Apps previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York’s Criminal Division, investigating and prosecuting securities fraud cases involving hedge funds, networking firms, and broker-dealers, among other entities.
“Antonia brings a wealth of experience to our New York Regional Office,” SEC Chair Gary Gensler said. “I am pleased she has decided to join the SEC and look forward to working with her. I’d also like to thank Thomas Smith and Maurya Keating for serving as Acting Co-Directors of this office.”
Smith and Keating would remain as Associate Regional Directors of the Enforcement and Examinations programs, respectively.
“Antonia’s diverse background as a securities fraud prosecutor, civil litigator, and leader among the bar will serve her well as she assumes leadership of our New York Regional Office,” SEC Director of Enforcement Gurbir Grewal said. “Not only will the incredible staff in New York benefit from her leadership and experience, the entire Commission will as well. I cannot wait to see all that she will accomplish in her new role.”
According to the SEC, Apps, presently serving as a litigation partner in the New York office of Milbank LLP, will lead a staff of over 380 personnel involved in the prosecution of enforcement actions and performance of compliance examinations across New York and New Jersey.
“I am thrilled to lead the SEC’s New York Regional Office as its Director, and look forward to the privilege of working alongside the talented staff to advance the agency’s mission of protecting investors and maintaining confidence in the capital markets,” Apps said.