The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Timothy Warren, Associate Director of Enforcement in the Chicago Regional Office, is retiring at month’s end, after more than 30 years of service.

Since his appointment to Associate Director, Mr. Warren has supervised a staff of more than 40 attorneys and other professionals responsible for investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws by a wide range of market participants.  Mr. Warren also has been significantly involved in international enforcement training with the Office of International Affairs to build capacity and strengthen partnerships with the SEC’s international counterparts, including conducting programs held in India, Malaysia, Vietnam, South Korea, Kenya, Swaziland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, and Turkey.  Before his appointment to Associate Director in 1998, Mr. Warren had served as Assistant Regional Director, Branch Chief, and Staff Attorney.  Mr. Warren joined the SEC’s staff in 1985 following his graduation from law school.

Mr. Warren received the SEC’s Irving Pollack Award in 2009 in recognition of his significant contributions in leadership, integrity, intellect, and dedication to the SEC’s mission.  He received the SEC Chairman’s Award for Excellence multiple times during his career.  Mr. Warren received his bachelor’s degree from Stanford in 1981 and his law degree from Loyola Law in 1985.