Clayton has counseled companies in various industries and advised market participants about raising capital and trading matters in the United States and abroad. He has authored publications on securities law, cybersecurity, and other regulatory issues and holds degrees in engineering, economics, and law. As an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania, he received the Thouron Award for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom, where he earned an undergraduate degree and a master’s degree in economics from the University of Cambridge.
Clayton said, “I look forward to working with my fellow commissioners and the talented SEC staff to ensure that our markets remain the safest and most vibrant markets in the world.”
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June 2017
