Michael Liftik
Chief Legal & Governance Officer, SEC enforcement and litigation expert
Washington, D.C.
Summary
Michael Liftik is a highly experienced legal professional specializing in securities enforcement, regulatory defense, and corporate investigations. He has a distinguished career spanning nearly a decade at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and significant roles in private practice, culminating in his current position as Chief Legal & Governance Officer at Bedrock Fund Management LLC. linkedin+3
During his tenure at the SEC, Liftik held several key leadership positions, including Deputy Chief of Staff to Chair Mary Jo White, Senior Advisor on Enforcement, and Acting Chief of the Complex Financial Instruments Unit. He played a crucial role in shaping SEC policy on enforcement, regulatory matters, cybersecurity disclosure, data protection, and emerging financial technologies, including leading the SEC's first Fintech Forum. sec+1
Before joining Bedrock, Michael was a Partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, where he co-chaired the firm's SEC Enforcement practice and co-managed its Washington, D.C. office. His private practice focused on representing companies and individuals in government and internal investigations, securities litigation, and matters involving cryptocurrencies. globalinvestigationsreview+2