Daniel Hawke Named Associate District Administrator for Enforcement in the SEC's Philadelphia District Office
Daniel M. Hawke, appointed SEC Associate District Administrator for Enforcement in Philadelphia in 2005, was not accused of fraud but led landmark enforcement actions including the Arthur Andersen case and a $10 million penalty against Banc of America Securities for recordkeeping violations.
Daniel M. Hawke was appointed Associate District Administrator for Enforcement at the SEC’s Philadelphia Office in March 2005, succeeding Merri Jo Gillette. He had previously led major enforcement actions while in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, including the landmark case against Arthur Andersen for improper audits of Waste Management, a $10 million penalty against Banc of America Securities for recordkeeping violations, and two Regulation FD violations cases against Siebel Systems, Inc. Hawke had no personal allegations against him; he was recognized with multiple SEC awards and praised for his leadership, professionalism, and innovative enforcement approach.
Daniel M. Hawke was appointed Associate District Administrator for Enforcement at the SEC’s Philadelphia Office on March 7, 2005, succeeding Merri Jo Gillette, who had moved to the Midwest Regional Office. Prior to this role, Hawke spent six years in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement in Washington, where he led high-profile cases including the landmark enforcement action against Arthur Andersen for improper audits of Waste Management, Inc., a record $10 million penalty against Banc of America Securities for recordkeeping violations, and two Regulation FD enforcement actions against Siebel Systems, Inc. He was not accused of any wrongdoing but was celebrated as a top enforcement official, receiving the SEC’s Ellen B. Ross Award and two Division of Enforcement Director Awards. Before joining the SEC, Hawke was a litigation partner at Tucker, Flyer & Lewis, P.C., which merged with Venable LLP in 1999. SEC leadership, including Director Stephen M. Cutler and District Administrator Ari Gabinet, praised his creativity, energy, professionalism, and respect among the defense bar. Hawke earned his law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1989, where he was Editor-in-Chief of the International Law Journal, and holds an undergraduate degree from Tulane University. The announcement was purely an official promotion, with no suggestion of misconduct or unresolved charges involving Hawke.
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- Daniel M. Hawke Named Associate District Administrator For Enforcement In The Sec's Philadelphia District Office
- Daniel M. Hawke Administer The Commission's Enforcement Program In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia And The District Of Columbia
- Daniel M. Hawke Succeed Merri Jo Gillette Who Was Appointed Regional Director Of The Sec's Midwest Regional Office In 2004
- Daniel M. Hawke Been Responsible For A Number Of Significant Enforcement Actions, Including The Commission's Landmark Case Against Arthur Andersen And Four Of Its Partners For Their Improper Audits Of Waste Management, Inc.
- Daniel M. Hawke Been Responsible For An Action Against Banc Of America Securities In Which The Sec Obtained A Record $10 Million Penalty For Recordkeeping Violations
- Daniel M. Hawke Charge Violations Of Regulation FD Against Siebel Systems, Inc.
- Daniel M. Hawke Be A Litigation Partner In Tucker, Flyer & Lewis, P.C.
- Tucker, Flyer & Lewis, P.C. Merge With Venable Llp In 1999
- Stephen M. Cutler Say Dan Has Demonstrated An Extraordinary And Unwavering Commitment To The Work Of The Commission
- Stephen M. Cutler Say He Is A Great Talent, And I Am Delighted He Will Be The Associate District Administrator For Enforcement In Philadelphia
- Ari Gabinet Say Dan Is A Creative Thinker, He's Energetic And Positive In His Approach, And He's A Consummate Professional
- Ari Gabinet Say He Has Earned The Respect Of The Defense Bar And He'll Be A Great Leader Of Our Enforcement Program
- Daniel M. Hawke Receive The Commission's Ellen B. Ross Award And Two Division Of Enforcement Director Awards
- Daniel M. Hawke Earn His Undergraduate Degree From Tulane University In 1985
- Daniel M. Hawke Earn His Law Degree From Boston University School Of Law In 1989
- Daniel M. Hawke Be Editor-in-Chief Of The Boston University International Law Journal
DANIEL HAWKE NAMED ASSOCIATE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR FOR ENFORCEMENT IN THE SEC'S PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT OFFICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2005-29 Washington, D.C., March 7, 2005 - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Daniel M. Hawke as the Associate District Administrator for Enforcement in the Commission's Philadelphia Office. In this position, Hawke will administer the Commission's enforcement program in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. He succeeds Merri Jo Gillette who was appointed Regional Director of the SEC's Midwest Regional Office in 2004. Hawke, 41, has been with the Commission's Division of Enforcement in Washington for the past six years. He has been responsible for a number of significant enforcement actions, including the Commission's landmark case against Arthur Andersen and four of its partners for their improper audits of Waste Management, Inc., an action against Banc of America Securities in which the SEC obtained a record $10 million penalty for recordkeeping violations and two enforcement actions against Siebel Systems, Inc. charging violations of Regulation FD. Prior to joining the Commission, Hawke was a litigation partner in Tucker, Flyer & Lewis, P.C., a Washington, D.C. law firm that merged with Venable LLP in 1999. "During his tenure with the Division of Enforcement, Dan has demonstrated an extraordinary and unwavering commitment to the work of the Commission. He is a great talent, and I am delighted he will be the Associate District Administrator for Enforcement in Philadelphia," said Stephen M. Cutler, Director of the Division of Enforcement. "Dan is a creative thinker, he's energetic and positive in his approach, and he's a consummate professional. He has earned the respect of the defense bar and he'll be a great leader of our enforcement program," said Ari Gabinet, District Administrator of the Commission's Philadelphia office. Hawke is the recipient of the Commission's Ellen B. Ross Award and two Division of Enforcement Director Awards. He earned his undergraduate degree from Tulane University in 1985 and his law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1989 where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Boston University International Law Journal. He is married and has two children. http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2005-29.htm Home | Previous Page Modified: 03/07/2005
DANIEL HAWKE NAMED ASSOCIATE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR FOR ENFORCEMENT IN THE SEC'S PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT OFFICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2005-29 Washington, D.C., March 7, 2005 - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Daniel M. Hawke as the Associate District Administrator for Enforcement in the Commission's Philadelphia Office. In this position, Hawke will administer the Commission's enforcement program in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. He succeeds Merri Jo Gillette who was appointed Regional Director of the SEC's Midwest Regional Office in 2004. Hawke, 41, has been with the Commission's Division of Enforcement in Washington for the past six years. He has been responsible for a number of significant enforcement actions, including the Commission's landmark case against Arthur Andersen and four of its partners for their improper audits of Waste Management, Inc., an action against Banc of America Securities in which the SEC obtained a record $10 million penalty for recordkeeping violations and two enforcement actions against Siebel Systems, Inc. charging violations of Regulation FD. Prior to joining the Commission, Hawke was a litigation partner in Tucker, Flyer & Lewis, P.C., a Washington, D.C. law firm that merged with Venable LLP in 1999. "During his tenure with the Division of Enforcement, Dan has demonstrated an extraordinary and unwavering commitment to the work of the Commission. He is a great talent, and I am delighted he will be the Associate District Administrator for Enforcement in Philadelphia," said Stephen M. Cutler, Director of the Division of Enforcement. "Dan is a creative thinker, he's energetic and positive in his approach, and he's a consummate professional. He has earned the respect of the defense bar and he'll be a great leader of our enforcement program," said Ari Gabinet, District Administrator of the Commission's Philadelphia office. Hawke is the recipient of the Commission's Ellen B. Ross Award and two Division of Enforcement Director Awards. He earned his undergraduate degree from Tulane University in 1985 and his law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1989 where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Boston University International Law Journal. He is married and has two children. http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2005-29.htm Home | Previous Page Modified: 03/07/2005