Press Release: Kay Lackey Named Associate Regional Director for Enforcement in SEC's New York Regional Office
Kay Lackey was appointed Associate Regional Director for Enforcement at the SEC’s New York Regional Office in November 2007, succeeding Helene Glotzer, with no fraud allegations, charges, or financial penalties involved—this was a personnel promotion recognizing her 12-year career of securities enforcement and commitment to investor protection.
Kay Lackey was appointed Associate Regional Director for Enforcement at the SEC’s New York Regional Office on November 27, 2007, succeeding Helene Glotzer, who left for the private sector. The SEC highlighted her over 12 years of experience in securities enforcement, beginning as a staff attorney in 1995 and rising to Assistant Regional Director before her promotion. No fraud, misconduct, charges, or financial penalties are mentioned, as the announcement solely concerns her appointment and leadership qualities, not any enforcement action or legal outcome.
Kay Lackey was appointed Associate Regional Director for Enforcement at the SEC’s New York Regional Office on November 27, 2007, filling the vacancy left by Helene Glotzer’s departure to the private sector. She brought more than 12 years of experience to the role, having joined the SEC in 1995 as a staff attorney and been promoted to Branch Chief in 1997 and Assistant Regional Director in 1998. The SEC leadership, including Director Linda Chatman Thomsen and New York Regional Office Director Mark K. Schonfeld, praised her intellect, sound judgment, and unwavering commitment to protecting investors and enforcing securities laws. The announcement made no reference to any fraud, misconduct, enforcement actions against her, or financial penalties, as it was purely a personnel promotion. Prior to joining the SEC, Lackey worked as a litigation associate at Mayer, Brown & Platt and Sherburne, Powers & Needham, and clerked for federal judges in Massachusetts and the First Circuit. She earned her J.D. magna cum laude from Boston University School of Law and a B.A. from Williams College. The press release emphasized her leadership potential and the high regard in which she was held within the Commission, underscoring her role in sustaining the office’s enforcement success.
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- Securities And Exchange Commission appointed Kay Lackey As Associate Regional Director
- Kay Lackey oversaw Commission's Enforcement Program In New York
- Kay Lackey was Assistant Regional Director Of Enforcement In New York
- Kay Lackey filled Vacancy Created By Helene Glotzer's Departure
- Linda Chatman Thomsen said Kay Is An Exceptionally Talented Advocate
- Mark K. Schonfeld said Kay Has Made Tremendous Contributions
- Kay Lackey brought More Than 12 Years Of Securities Enforcement Experience
- Kay Lackey joined Commission In 1995 As Staff Attorney
- Kay Lackey was promoted to Branch Chief In 1997
- Kay Lackey was promoted to Assistant Regional Director In 1998
- Kay Lackey was Litigation Associate At Mayer, Brown & Platt
- Kay Lackey was Litigation Associate At Sherburne, Powers & Needham
- Kay Lackey was Law Clerk For Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton
- Kay Lackey was Law Clerk For Judge Juan R. Torruella
- Kay Lackey received J.D. From Boston University School Of Law
- Kay Lackey received B.A. From Williams College
Kay Lackey Named Associate Regional Director for Enforcement in SEC's New York Regional Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2007-243 Washington, D.C., November 27, 2007 - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Kay Lackey as Associate Regional Director in the New York Regional Office, where she will oversee and manage the Commission's enforcement program in that region. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Lackey was an Assistant Regional Director of Enforcement in New York. Ms. Lackey's appointment fills the vacancy created by the departure of Helene Glotzer for the private sector. "Kay is an exceptionally talented and dedicated advocate for the investing public," said Linda Chatman Thomsen, Director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement. "I am confident that under her leadership the Commission's enforcement program will continue its record of success." Mark K. Schonfeld, Director of the New York Regional Office, said, "I am proud of the outstanding talent in the Commission's New York Regional Office. Kay has made tremendous contributions to the Commission's enforcement program in her career. She brings to her new position keen intellect, sound judgment and unwavering commitment to the protection of investors." Ms. Lackey brings more than 12 years of experience in securities enforcement to her new position. Ms. Lackey joined the Commission in 1995 as a staff attorney in the Division of Enforcement in the New York Regional Office. She was promoted to Branch Chief in 1997 and Assistant Regional Director in 1998. Ms. Lackey said, "The enforcement staff in the New York Regional Office is extremely talented and dedicated. I am tremendously excited about the opportunity to work with them to protect the investing public and the financial markets." Prior to joining the Commission, Ms. Lackey was a litigation associate in the Washington, D.C., office of Mayer, Brown & Platt and the Boston law firm of Sherburne, Powers & Needham. She was a law clerk for Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and then for Judge Juan R. Torruella in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Ms. Lackey received a J.D., magna cum laude, from Boston University School of Law and a B.A. from Williams College. # # # http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2007/2007-243.htm Home | Previous Page Modified: 11/27/2007
Kay Lackey Named Associate Regional Director for Enforcement in SEC's New York Regional Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2007-243 Washington, D.C., November 27, 2007 - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Kay Lackey as Associate Regional Director in the New York Regional Office, where she will oversee and manage the Commission's enforcement program in that region. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Lackey was an Assistant Regional Director of Enforcement in New York. Ms. Lackey's appointment fills the vacancy created by the departure of Helene Glotzer for the private sector. "Kay is an exceptionally talented and dedicated advocate for the investing public," said Linda Chatman Thomsen, Director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement. "I am confident that under her leadership the Commission's enforcement program will continue its record of success." Mark K. Schonfeld, Director of the New York Regional Office, said, "I am proud of the outstanding talent in the Commission's New York Regional Office. Kay has made tremendous contributions to the Commission's enforcement program in her career. She brings to her new position keen intellect, sound judgment and unwavering commitment to the protection of investors." Ms. Lackey brings more than 12 years of experience in securities enforcement to her new position. Ms. Lackey joined the Commission in 1995 as a staff attorney in the Division of Enforcement in the New York Regional Office. She was promoted to Branch Chief in 1997 and Assistant Regional Director in 1998. Ms. Lackey said, "The enforcement staff in the New York Regional Office is extremely talented and dedicated. I am tremendously excited about the opportunity to work with them to protect the investing public and the financial markets." Prior to joining the Commission, Ms. Lackey was a litigation associate in the Washington, D.C., office of Mayer, Brown & Platt and the Boston law firm of Sherburne, Powers & Needham. She was a law clerk for Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and then for Judge Juan R. Torruella in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Ms. Lackey received a J.D., magna cum laude, from Boston University School of Law and a B.A. from Williams College. # # # http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2007/2007-243.htm Home | Previous Page Modified: 11/27/2007