The SEC named Bridget Fitzpatrick as Chief Litigation Counsel.

Ms. Fitzpatrick has served as SEC Co-Acting Chief Litigation Counsel with David Gottesman since December 2016. Mr. Gottesman will remain as SEC Deputy Chief Litigation Counsel.

Previously, Ms. Fitzpatrick served as a trial lawyer and supervisor for the SEC Division of Enforcement.

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