President Biden Designates Commissioner Lee as Acting SEC Chair
"During my time as Commissioner, I have focused on climate and sustainability, and those issues will continue to be a priority for me."
SEC Acting Chair Allison Herren Lee
"During my time as Commissioner, I have focused on climate and sustainability, and those issues will continue to be a priority for me."
SEC Acting Chair Allison Herren Lee
President Joseph R. Biden designated Commissioner Allison Herren Lee as Acting Chair of the SEC. Ms. Lee stated her priority will be protecting investors, ensuring market integrity, and continuing her focus on climate and sustainability issues.
Prior to being sworn in as Commissioner in July 2019 (see previous coverage), Ms. Lee served as Senior Counsel in the SEC Complex Financial Instruments Unit of the Enforcement Division, former Counsel to Ms. Stein and as an Enforcement Counsel to the SEC.