Joseph K. Brenner
WilmerHale
Joseph K. Brenner, Esq., was the Chief Counsel of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement for more than 10 years, from 2011–2021. Prior to that, he was a WilmerHale partner for 20 years, with a practice that focused on securities enforcement, internal corporate investigations, and related civil and criminal litigation. As Chief Counsel, Mr. Brenner was the Division of Enforcement’s principal legal and policy advisor. He provided advice and guidance to the Enforcement Division’s leadership and staff across the country concerning Enforcement investigations and investigative practices, recommendations to the Commission for settled and contested Enforcement actions, and litigation. He also was responsible for legal and policy issues concerning congressional oversight and legislation and the Division’s relationships with the Department of Justice and other federal and state law enforcement agencies.
(04/23)
