Coy Garrison (JD '12) Joins Steptoe and Johnson LLP

Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus Coy Garrison (JD '12) has joined Steptoe & Johnson LLP in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. He is joining as a partner in the firm's Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, and Financial Services practices. Garrison previously served as counsel to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester M. Peirce.

From the Steptoe & Johnson LLP announcement:

"Coy knows the SEC ins and outs, after a decade working there on matters regulating our securities markets, preventing fraud, and protecting investors, as well as on enhanced requirements and guidance relating to public company disclosures," said Steptoe chair Gwen Renigar. "Coy will add great depth to the firm, and value to our clients as they prepare for enhanced SEC initiatives and examination priorities including digital assets, ESG reporting, and private funds. We're excited to welcome him to the firm."

The complete announcement may be found at Steptoe News