SEC’s Top Lawyer Megan Barbero to Step Down
- Megan Barbero, SEC’s General Counsel, will leave her position on January 20.
- Barbero has been the top lawyer since February 2023.
- Her departure follows that of Gurbir Grewal, the enforcement chief, who left in October.
- Paul Munter, head of crypto accounting policy, also announced his departure this week.
- Gary Gensler, SEC Chair and architect of its crypto stance, is also leaving on January 20.
Megan Barbero’s exit as General Counsel marks a significant change in the SEC’s leadership amidst ongoing legal challenges with the crypto industry. Her departure coincides with that of other key figures like Gary Gensler and Gurbir Grewal.
