Press Release: George Curtis Named Regional Director of the SEC's Central Regional Office; 2006-178; Oct. 19, 2006
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George Curtis was appointed SEC Regional Director for the Central Region in October 2006, succeeding Randall Fons, with no allegations of fraud—his career involved defending clients in SEC enforcement actions, not committing them.
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George Curtis was named Regional Director of the SEC’s Central Regional Office on October 19, 2006, overseeing enforcement and examination in six western states. He brought extensive private-sector experience as a partner at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, where he specialized in defending clients against SEC enforcement actions and complex regulatory litigation. No fraud, charges, or financial penalties are associated with Curtis; the announcement solely highlights his qualifications and the SEC’s endorsement of his leadership.
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On October 19, 2006, the SEC announced the appointment of George Curtis as Regional Director of its Central Regional Office, effective mid-November 2006. Curtis succeeded Randall Fons, who left the Commission to enter private practice, and was tasked with overseeing enforcement and examination activities in Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico. A longtime partner at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher since 1976, Curtis had built a distinguished career defending clients in SEC enforcement actions and complex regulatory litigation involving the DOJ, PCAOB, and self-regulatory organizations. SEC leadership, including Chairman Christopher Cox and Director of Enforcement Linda Thomsen, praised his deep knowledge of securities law, management experience, and familiarity with the Commission’s operations. Curtis had no prior association with SEC misconduct; his role was as a defense attorney, not a regulator, and the announcement made no mention of any wrongdoing, charges, or financial penalties. He earned his B.A. from Fordham University and his J.D. from the University of Chicago, and had previously led the firm’s Denver office on two occasions. The press release framed his appointment as a strategic enhancement to the SEC’s regional enforcement capabilities, not as the resolution of any fraud case.
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- George Curtis Named Regional Director of the SEC's Central Regional Office
- George Curtis will oversee the office's enforcement and examination functions in Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico
- George Curtis succeeds Randall Fons, the former Regional Director
- Chairman Cox announced the appointment of George Curtis as the Regional Director of the Commission's Central Regional Office (CRO)
- George Curtis is expected to assume his post in mid-November
- George Curtis has been a partner in the Denver office of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher since 1984
- George Curtis has extensive SEC enforcement defense experience as well as exposure to other complex government and regulatory civil litigation involving the Department of Justice, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and various self-regulatory organizations
- George Curtis has represented clients at both state and federal levels, including before several Appellate Circuit Courts
- George Curtis has been active in the national management of the firm having served as a member of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher's Executive Committee and Advisory Committee
- George Curtis has been the Partner-in-Charge of the firm's Denver office on two separate occasions
- George Curtis earned his B.A. with honors in 1970 from Fordham University
- George Curtis earned his M.A. and Ph.D. in American Legal History from the University of Virginia in 1971 and 1973, respectively
- George Curtis received his J.D. from the University of Chicago
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George Curtis Named Regional Director of the SEC's Central Regional Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2006-178 Washington, D.C., Oct. 19, 2006 - Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox today announced the appointment of George Curtis as the Regional Director of the Commission's Central Regional Office (CRO). As Regional Director, Curtis will oversee the office's enforcement and examination functions in Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico. He is expected to assume his post in mid-November. Curtis succeeds Randall Fons, the former Regional Director, who left the Commission to enter private practice. Chairman Cox said, "George Curtis is joining the Commission staff at a critical time. His legal and management experience in the private sector will bring an important perspective to our efforts to deal effectively with the current challenges facing the Commission. On behalf of the Commission, I welcome him to our team and I look forward to working with him." SEC Director of Enforcement, Linda Thomsen stated, "I am very pleased that George Curtis has agreed to serve as Director of our Central Regional Office. He has a unique blend of knowledge of the federal securities laws and exposure to the Commission as a result of his distinguished career in the private practice of law. The Commission and the Central Regional Office will benefit from his considerable legal skills, intelligence, and experience." Lori Richards, Director of the SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations, added, "George's experience in the securities bar and his familiarity with the issues that are central to the work of the SEC will be enormously valuable in serving investors, and in the Central Region's oversight of securities firms in the region." Mr. Curtis said, "I am honored to join the Commission during this challenging time and look forward to working closely with the Commission and its staff. I have dealt with the Commission and its staff on many occasions and have the highest regard for the work they do and the talent they bring to each engagement." Curtis has been a partner in the Denver office of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher since 1984, having initially joined the firm in 1976. While he has spent the majority of his tenure with the firm in Denver, he also worked in the firm's Los Angeles and San Francisco offices. Curtis has extensive SEC enforcement defense experience as well as exposure to other complex government and regulatory civil litigation involving the Department of Justice, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and various self-regulatory organizations. He has represented clients at both state and federal levels, including before several Appellate Circuit Courts. Curtis has been active in the national management of the firm having served as a member of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher's Executive Committee and Advisory Committee. He also has been the Partner-in-Charge of the firm's Denver office on two separate occasions. Curtis earned his B.A. with honors in 1970 from Fordham University and a M.A. and Ph.D. in American Legal History from the University of Virginia in 1971 and 1973, respectively. He received his J.D. from the University of Chicago. # # # http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2006-178.htm Home | Previous Page Modified: 10/19/2006
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George Curtis Named Regional Director of the SEC's Central Regional Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2006-178 Washington, D.C., Oct. 19, 2006 - Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox today announced the appointment of George Curtis as the Regional Director of the Commission's Central Regional Office (CRO). As Regional Director, Curtis will oversee the office's enforcement and examination functions in Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico. He is expected to assume his post in mid-November. Curtis succeeds Randall Fons, the former Regional Director, who left the Commission to enter private practice. Chairman Cox said, "George Curtis is joining the Commission staff at a critical time. His legal and management experience in the private sector will bring an important perspective to our efforts to deal effectively with the current challenges facing the Commission. On behalf of the Commission, I welcome him to our team and I look forward to working with him." SEC Director of Enforcement, Linda Thomsen stated, "I am very pleased that George Curtis has agreed to serve as Director of our Central Regional Office. He has a unique blend of knowledge of the federal securities laws and exposure to the Commission as a result of his distinguished career in the private practice of law. The Commission and the Central Regional Office will benefit from his considerable legal skills, intelligence, and experience." Lori Richards, Director of the SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations, added, "George's experience in the securities bar and his familiarity with the issues that are central to the work of the SEC will be enormously valuable in serving investors, and in the Central Region's oversight of securities firms in the region." Mr. Curtis said, "I am honored to join the Commission during this challenging time and look forward to working closely with the Commission and its staff. I have dealt with the Commission and its staff on many occasions and have the highest regard for the work they do and the talent they bring to each engagement." Curtis has been a partner in the Denver office of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher since 1984, having initially joined the firm in 1976. While he has spent the majority of his tenure with the firm in Denver, he also worked in the firm's Los Angeles and San Francisco offices. Curtis has extensive SEC enforcement defense experience as well as exposure to other complex government and regulatory civil litigation involving the Department of Justice, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and various self-regulatory organizations. He has represented clients at both state and federal levels, including before several Appellate Circuit Courts. Curtis has been active in the national management of the firm having served as a member of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher's Executive Committee and Advisory Committee. He also has been the Partner-in-Charge of the firm's Denver office on two separate occasions. Curtis earned his B.A. with honors in 1970 from Fordham University and a M.A. and Ph.D. in American Legal History from the University of Virginia in 1971 and 1973, respectively. He received his J.D. from the University of Chicago. # # # http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2006-178.htm Home | Previous Page Modified: 10/19/2006