The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently named two deputy directors of the division of enforcement.
Paul Tzur was named deputy director overseeing the agency’s enforcement program in the Chicago, Atlanta, and Miami Regional Offices, effective Jan. 6. He joins the commission from private practice where his focus was white collar defense and complex commercial litigation. His previous roles include assistant U.S. attorney in the Northern District of Illinois and supervisory roles as a deputy chief in the General Crimes Section and Narcotics and Money Laundering Section.
David Morrell was named deputy director overseeing the agency’s enforcement program in the New York, Boston, and Philadelphia Regional Offices, effective on Monday. He also joins the commission from private practice where his focus was on civil litigation and government disputes. Previous roles include deputy assistant attorney general in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Division and special assistant and associate counsel to the president and associate counsel.
“Paul and David both have a wealth of experience as experienced trial, litigation, and appellate lawyers,” Judge Margaret Ryan, SEC’ Division of Enforcement director, said. “Their experience, intellect, and common sense will serve them well as they assume leadership over enforcement investigations and litigations in several offices that play a key role in achieving our investor protection mission.”