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Program
November 13, 2024, 12:00pm ET

Regional Offices Roundtable

Morgan Lewis: SEC Historical Society - Regional Offices Roundtable

The SEC Historical Society hosted a virtual special program bringing together the leadership of the Boston, New York, Atlanta, and Philadelphia Regional Offices for a roundtable discussion as part of the new gallery on the history of the SEC’s Regional Offices for its Virtual Museum of Financial Regulation.

Watch Webinar (Hosted by Morgan Lewis).

The session includes four current SEC Regional Office Directors:

  • Antonia M. Apps - New York
  • Silvestre A. Fontes - Boston
  • Nekia Hackworth Jones - Atlanta
  • Nicholas P. Grippo - Philadelphia
  • G. Jeffrey Boujoukos, Partner at Morgan Lewis will moderate the discussion. Jeffrey serves on the Board of the SEC Historical Society as the Vice President of Museum Programs. He served as the Regional Director of the Philadelphia Regional Office from 2016–2020.

This presentation is made possible with the generous support of Morgan Lewis.

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Exhibit
Recorded: March 12, 2024

Randall J. Fons, Oral History
with Dr. Kenneth Durr

Randall J. Fons headshot.

Randy Fons shares a unique perspective, having served in senior leadership positions at three regional SEC offices. Two of the regional offices at the time covered district offices that are now also regional offices.

Watch the Interview


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MAY 30, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission Historical Society Mourns the Passing of Society Founder, Harvey L. Pitt

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MAKE A DONATION IN MEMORY OF HARVEY PITT

Harvey Pitt, wearing a suit, standing next to an SEC seal, holding a pipe.
Harvey L. Pitt at the SEC in 1970

This Week in SEC History

December 30, 1970 - Securities Investor Protection Act. Today in 1970 the Securities Investor Protection Act was signed. Passed in the wake of the paperwork crisis and a market break, the legislation created the Securities Investor Protection Corporation to cover brokerage-related losses and restore faith in the markets.

Program
June 6, 2024

The 90th Anniversary of the SEC Celebration Program

The SEC logo with the 90th Anniversary crest.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will commemorate the 90-year anniversary of the Securities Exchange Act and the creation of the SEC. The event will include panel discussions featuring former SEC chairs and experts on the SEC’s history.

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Program
June 13, 2024

“Ike” Hunt - Hall of Honor

Ike Hunt

The SEC Historical Society, in conjunction with its 25th Anniversary Leadership Series Celebration, announces the inaugural awardees for its Isaac C. Hunt Jr. Hall of Honor.

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SEC Historical Society

2023 Financial Statements

The 2023 independent auditor's report may now be downloaded (pdf).

Download the Report

Video

What is the SEC Historical Society?


Gallery

Securities Arbitration Clinics: Commemorating 25 Years of Law Students Aiding Investors

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Chairman's Roundtable Commemorating the SEC’s 85th Anniversary and 20th of the SEC Historical Society. Photo - Jay Clayton
Chairman's Roundtable, 2019. Photo - Jay Clayton
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JUNE 12, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission Historical Society Mourns the Loss of William H. Donaldson

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