About Daniel J. Davis
From derivatives products to cryptocurrencies, Dan Davis helps clients navigate ever-changing regulatory requirements. Drawing on his years of experience as General Counsel at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Dan understands how financial services agencies operate. As an experienced complex civil litigation attorney, Dan can defend clients in any forum.
Regulatory perspective meets business-oriented counsel
Clients trust Dan’s experience to help mitigate risks in the face of investigations and enforcement actions and to assess rules issued by financial agencies. From futures commission merchants to swap dealers to derivatives clearing organizations, he is well-positioned to advise on potential enforcement priorities, staff relief and exemptive orders, and submit comments on proposed financial agency rules. Dan has particular experience in handling fraud-related allegations under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and can help clients develop compliance practices for meeting regulatory requirements. He also has successfully challenged rulemakings by financial agencies, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) first rulemaking under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act regarding proxy access and the SEC’s attempt to regulate fixed indexed annuities.
Practice Focus
- Regulatory and enforcement matters associated with derivatives products
- Regulatory issues and developments involving cryptoassets
- Commercial and civil litigation
- Administrative Procedure Act challenges to agency rulemakings
- Labor and employment matters
Representative Experience
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June 16, 2022
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June 15, 2022
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June 8, 2022
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Publications
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April 26, 2023
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April 25, 2023
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March 17, 2023
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February 14, 2023
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January 13, 2023
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January 4, 2023
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December 13, 2022
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December 2, 2022
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November 1, 2022
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Presentations and Events
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April 30 – May 4, 2023Keynote Speaker | The Future Regulation of Crypto
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April 26–28, 2023Panelist | Managing an Effective Compliance Program,
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April 19, 2023
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March 15, 2023
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March 1, 2023
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January 30, 2023Moderator | Regulatory Framework in Digital Assets Investing
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January 19, 2023
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November 17, 2022Host
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November 14–15, 2022
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