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Seward & Kissel Elevates Philip Moustakis to Partner and Kevin Cassidy to Counsel as Part of Firm’s Annual Promotions

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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Seward & Kissel LLP, a leading national law firm, is pleased to announce that Philip Moustakis has been promoted to partner.

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  • Seward & Kissel LLP, a leading national law firm, is pleased to announce that Philip Moustakis has been promoted to partner.
  • “After years as a highly respected enforcement attorney with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Philip has made a seamless transition to private practice,” said Seward & Kissel managing partner Jim Cofer .
  • “He remains a leading securities enforcement lawyer and continues to establish himself as an authority on the emerging issue of cryptocurrency-related enforcement.
  • Cassidy holds a B.A., magna cum laude, from The George Washington University and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Albany Law School.

Tracy S. Combs Named Director of SEC's Salt Lake Regional Office

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 29, 2022) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Tracy S. Combs has been named Director of the Salt Lake Regional Office.

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  • Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - June 29, 2022) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Tracy S. Combs has been named Director of the Salt Lake Regional Office.
  • Id like to thank Tanya for stepping in as Acting Director and guiding the Salt Lake Regional Office through the recent transition period.
  • I am pleased that Tracy will take on the important role of leading the talented and dedicated staff of the Salt Lake Regional Office, said Gurbir Grewal, Director of the SECs Division of Enforcement.
  • Since September 2020, Ms. Combs has served as both a staff and trial attorney in the Salt Lake Regional Office.

SEC Nearly Doubles Size of Enforcement's Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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The newly renamed Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit (formerly known as the Cyber Unit) in the Division of Enforcement will grow to 50 dedicated positions.

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  • The newly renamed Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit (formerly known as the Cyber Unit) in the Division of Enforcement will grow to 50 dedicated positions.
  • "The Division of Enforcements Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit has successfully brought dozens of cases against those seeking to take advantage of investors in crypto markets.
  • By nearly doubling the size of this key unit, the SEC will be better equipped to police wrongdoing in the crypto markets while continuing to identify disclosure and controls issues with respect to cybersecurity."
  • The Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit will continue to tackle the omnipresent cyber-related threats to the nations markets.