SEC General Counsel Megan Barbero to Depart Next Week

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will see significant leadership changes as General Counsel Megan Barbero plans to leave on January 20, coinciding with SEC Chair Gary Gensler's departure upon President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

Barbero has been instrumental in the SEC's legal strategies against the crypto industry since her appointment in February 2023.
Gensler described her contributions as critical to the Commission's decision-making processes.
Recent departures also include enforcement chief Gurbir Grewal and accounting head Paul Munter, who oversaw controversial crypto accounting policies.