by Courtney Andrews, Darryl Lew, Tami Stark, and Olivia Hussey
Courtney Andrews, Darryl Lew, Tami Stark, and Olivia Hussey (Photos courtesy of White & Case)
On October 7, 2025, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) Chairman Paul S. Atkins announced procedural reforms aimed at enhancing fairness and transparency in the agency’s enforcement program.[1] Chairman Atkins emphasized that the reforms focus on the SEC’s three-part mission: to protect investors; to maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and to facilitate capital formation. These changes will have implications for companies and individuals facing potential enforcement actions.