Thomas C. Newkirk, LLB - Insider Trading by Congress - ProCon.org

UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES.
UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER.

INSIDER TRADING BY CONGRESS

Thomas C. Newkirk, LLB Biography
Title:	Partner in Jenner & Block LLP
Position:	None Found to the question "Should Insider Trading by Congress Be Allowed?"
Reasoning:	No position found as of May 13, 2008
Theoretical Expertise Ranking:	Experts Individuals with JDs, PhDs, or equivalent advanced degrees in fields relevant to insider trading issues. Also top-level government officials (such as foreign leaders, US presidents, Founding Fathers, Supreme Court Justices, members of legislative bodies, cabinet members, military leaders, etc.) with positions relevant to insider trading issues.
Involvement and Affiliations:	Partner, Jenner & Block LLP, Washington, DC office Co-Chair of the Securities Litigation Practice, Member of the Corporate, White Collar Criminal Defense and Counseling, and Securities Practices, Jenner & Block LLP Legal Times Legal Lawyers, Internal Investigation/Corporate Governance, 2008 Associate Director, Division of Enforcement, US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) SEC Chairman's Award of Excellence, 2002 SEC Capital Markets Award, 2000 SEC's Distinguished Service Award, 1992 SEC's Nominee for Federal Executive of the Year Award, 1992 Chief Litigation Counsel, Division of Enforcement, SEC, 1986-1992 Deputy General Counsel, US Department of Energy Senior Attorney, Office of Legal Counsel in the US Department of Justice Assistant Counsel, US Senate's Securities Industry Study Presidential Meritorious Executive Awards, 1992, 1980
Education:	LLB, Cornell Law School, 1966 BA, Cornell University, 1964
Contact Info:	Phone: 202-639-6099 Fax: 202-661-4926 Email: [email protected] Website: Company profile
Select Publications:	"What to Expect from the SEC in 2008," SEC Client Alert, Feb. 13, 2008
Other:	None found
Quoted in:	1. Is it legal for Congressional representatives to trade securities based on insider information? 2. Does insider trading harm public confidence in the market? 3. Is insider trading a victimless offense?