David Christopher Austin

A seasoned securities and investment fraud attorney with years of experience in both the private sector and government enforcement. He currently serves as Senior Counsel in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, where he investigates and prosecutes securities law violations.

He previously worked at the leading law firm of Morvillo, Abramowitz, Grand, Iason, Anello & Bohrer, P.C., and clerked for Federal Judge Louis L. Stanton. His expert writing on financial regulation and enforcement has appeared in prestigious publications such as the New York Law Journal and Corporate Counsel Magazine.

With a deep understanding of securities laws, he effectively represents his clients and promotes fairness in the financial markets.

Features

• Business Formation (LLC, Corporation)
• Compliance and Regulatory Issues
• Consumer Privacy Violations
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation
• Corporate Governance
• Credit Report Disputes
• Debt Collection Abuse (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act)
• Defective Product Claims
• Employment Law for Businesses
• False Advertising Cases
• Fraudulent Business Practices
• Identity Theft Litigation
• Intellectual Property Protection for Businesses
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Shareholder Disputes
• Warranty and Return Policy Issues

• License
  Licensed in
  State:
  Acquired: 2004
  Currently Registered
  
• Honors
  2016 - Division of Enforcement Director's Award, Securities & Exchange Commission
• Work Experience
  2014 - Present Senior Counsel, Enforcement Division, Securities & Exchange Commission
  2005 - 2013 Associate, Morvillo, Abramowitz, Grand, Iason, Anello & Bohrer, PC
  2003 - 2005 Law Clerk, Judge Louis L. Stanton, SDNY
• Education
  2003 - New York University School of Law - JD
  1998 - Bowdoin College -
• Publications
  2013 - New York Law Journal
  'Concepcion's' Lasting Effects: Class Action Waivers Preempt FINRA Rules
  2012 - Corporate Counsel Magazine
  Forced Waiver of the Corporate Attorney-Client Privilege
  2011 - New York Law Journal
  How ‘AT&T Mobility’ Changes the Course of Securities Class Actions, Arbitrations
• Languages
  English - Native / Fluent

Location