Josh Sterling, the former senior official with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has joined Milbank as a partner in its Washington office. Sterling will be a part of the firm’s derivatives group as well as its litigation and arbitration practice. In his new role, Sterling’s focus will be on regulatory and enforcement matters relating to derivatives, financial market infrastructure, and cryptocurrency issues.
Sterling’s experience includes representing clients in enforcement investigations conducted by both the CFTC and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Additionally, he’s well-versed in examinations of trading activities and regulatory compliance, handled by the National Futures Association. This move underscores Milbank’s commitment to fortifying its regulatory and enforcement capabilities in the highly specialized derivatives market.
For more information, visit the official announcement on Milbank’s website.
Sterling’s appointment is expected to further enhance Milbank’s robust legal frameworks and provide the firm with unparalleled insights into the complexities of financial regulations. This addition comes at a pivotal time as the legal landscape continues to evolve in response to emerging technologies and market practices, including the rapidly growing cryptocurrency sector.
For the detailed report, the original article by Bloomberg Law can be accessed here.