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Mar. 18, 2026

What “Back to Basics” Under Chair Atkins Means for SEC’s Division of Enforcement

  • Hena Lees
    Cybersecurity Law Report
Although every new administration brings a degree of change, developments at the SEC have been swift and significant following the end of Chair Gary Gensler’s tenure. Chair Paul S. Atkins has indicated that he intends to move away from “ad hoc enforcement” and toward a steadier, more principles-based approach that focuses on the SEC’s core mission. This article, distilling insights shared during a recent Gibson Dunn webinar, explores how leadership changes and new policy directions are reshaping the efforts of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, as well as the implications for those navigating the evolving regulatory environment. See “What to Know About the Sleeping Giant That Is the SEC’s Amended Reg S‑P” (Dec. 10, 2025).

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