Jason has received multiple awards from the SEC for his work—including multiple Division of Enforcement Director Awards and the Award for Excellence, the SEC’s highest honor.
Joined Lido: 2017
Homebase: Los Angeles, CA
Professional Focus: Jason is committed to a strategic, thoughtful, and practical approach, protecting Lido and its clients from legal and regulatory risks, maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and participating in the management of the firm.
Professional Designations: Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Education: B.S., Economics, UCLA; J.D., Law, Santa Clara University School of Law; LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center
Previous Work Highlights: Jason has over 20 years of experience in white-collar and securities-related legal matters, spanning government, private practice, and in-house roles. Notably, he spent nearly 15 years at the Securities & Exchange Commission, focusing on cases of financial fraud, insider trading, and market manipulation. After his tenure at the SEC, Jason spent six years in private practice at a San Francisco-based firm, where he specialized in securities defense.
Personal Facts: Jason's contributions have been recognized by the SEC numerous times, receiving awards for his work. He was also appointed by the California Supreme Court to chair the California State Bar's Board of Trustees.
