May 31, 2012

New Chief Legal Officer Named at FINRA

business man holding his head with text asking questions about stock broker misconduct

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. (FINRA) has recently hired Robert Colby, a former high-ranking SEC official, as the regulator’s top lawyer.

Mr. Colby is a partner in the Washington office of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, and will join FINRA on June 18th. as the new chief legal officer. Grant Callery, current Finra general counsel, is retiring October 1.  Mr. Colby will also be taking over responsibility for FINRA’s Regulatory Policy Group, which handles many rulemaking functions. Marc Menchel, general counsel for regulation, will be leaving June 1 to return to the private sector.

Mr. Colby is a 28-year veteran of the Securities and Exchange Commission, most recently as deputy director of the Division of Trading and Markets, which is responsible for brokerage firms and stock exchanges.

Securities Lawyer, Lars K. Soreide, of Soreide Law Group, PLLC, has represented clients nationwide. If you or a family member have sustained investment losses due to your stock broker or financial advisor’s recommendations, call for a free consultation on how to potentially recover your losses. To speak with an attorney call 888-760-6552, or visit our website at: https://www.securitieslawyer.com.

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