In the complex seas of financial regulation, the Dodd-Frank Act stands as a landmark piece of legislation crafted in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Fast forward fourteen years and we are once again in a rulemaking cadence that is unparalleled in speed and impact on the financial services industry.

In this podcast series, A. Valerie Mirko, a Partner at Armstrong Teasdale LLP and Leader of the firm’s Securities Regulation and Litigation Practice, and William Nelson, an Associate General Counsel at the Investment Adviser Association, will discuss seminal legislation – including the Dodd-Frank Act – that were ushered in as the result of economic crisis and the aftermath of rulemaking, implementation and enforcement.

This episode covers The State of the Union on Investor Protection in 2024: Balancing Investor Needs, Industry Costs and Public Policy.

As the U.S. faces increasing challenges in its securities markets, government and academic expertise look back to a century of investor protection and balancing costs with the need to protect investors. Our experts will discuss seminal legislation – including the Dodd-Frank Act – that were ushered in as the result of economic crisis and the aftermath of rulemaking, implementation and enforcement. The Dodd-Frank Act signaled the beginning of a new era of investor protection and financial market oversight, which our experts will address while also looking ahead to future potential changes.

Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.

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