Jay Clayton
Jay Clayton is a Senior Policy Advisor and Of Counsel at Sullivan & Cromwell, a recognized leader in business law. He advises institutions, executives, and individuals on governance, markets, and regulatory matters. Throughout his career, Clayton has served as a lead lawyer for complex M&A and capital markets transactions, as well as regulatory and governance matters in various sectors. He also advised a number of individuals and families with respect to their public and private investments and succession planning matters.
Jay Clayton Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Senior Policy Advisor and Of Counsel
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Chairman
Academic History
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JD, Cum Laude
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BS in Engineering, Summa Cum Laude
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BA and MA in Economics, Thouron Scholar
CURRENT APPOINTMENTS
- Senior Policy Advisor and Of Counsel at Sullivan & Cromwell
- Lead Independent Director and Non-Executive Chairman at Apollo Global Management
- Adjunct Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School and Carey Law School
SEC LEADERSHIP
- Clayton served as the Chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission from May 2017 to December 2020.
- He focused on modernizing the regulation and oversight of equity and fixed income markets, emphasizing the interests of long-term investors.
- Under his leadership, the SEC addressed various market developments and emerging risks, including:
- the digitization of assets and financial transactions;
- the COVID-19 economic shock;
- the Brexit and LIBOR transitions; and
- various cybersecurity matters.