SEC Names Deputy Chief Counsels of the Division of Investment Management

The SEC named Sara Cortes and David P. Bartels as Deputy Chief Counsels of the Division of Investment Management (the "Division").

According to the SEC announcement, Ms. Cortes and Mr. Bartels will be responsible for legal and policy guidance, applications for exemptive relief, the Division's enforcement liaison program, and legislative technical assistance. Ms. Cortes will supervise the exemptive applications program. Mr. Bartels will supervise the enforcement liaison program.

Ms. Cortes served as Assistant Director and head of the Investment Adviser Regulation. Mr. Bartels worked as Senior Policy Advisor for Director Dalia Blass.