
Brian M. Walsh
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-walsh-b60babbWashington, DC 20001
T: (202) 661-7030
F: (202) 661-7059
Brian Walsh represents clients in regulatory inquiries, investigations, and litigation involving the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), National Futures Association (NFA), and other regulatory agencies. Brian also provides guidance to broker dealers, investment advisers, commodity pool operators, introducing brokers, and commodity trading advisors in connection with regulatory compliance matters.
Prior to joining Murphy & McGonigle, Brian was an attorney at the CFTC, first serving as an advisor to the CFTC's Director of Enforcement, followed by three years as a line enforcement attorney. From his time in government as well as in private practice, Brian has developed broad experience in CFTC compliance and enforcement matters, including those involving trade practice violations, market manipulation, fraud, margin requirements, segregation of funds, and regulatory filing deficiencies, among others.
Practice Areas
- Broker-Dealer Advisory & Counseling
- Commodities, Futures & Derivatives
- FinTech & Blockchain
- Investment Advisory
- Regulatory Enforcement Defense
- Trading & Markets Counseling
Professional Affiliations
- Corporation, Finance and Securities Law Section, District of Columbia Bar
Publications
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CFTC Digital Assets Primer Overview
Blockchain Law Center | (12/23/2020)
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CFTC Advisory to FCMs on Accepting Virtual Currency
Blockchain Law Center | (10/24/2020)
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DSIO Advisory to FCMs on Accepting Virtual Currency
Commodity Corner | (10/24/2020)
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CFTC Announces Enforcement and Cooperation Approach in Connection with Commodity Exchange Act Violations Involving Foreign Corrupt Practices
Commodity Corner | (03/07/2019)
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EU Provides Two-Year Extension on Benchmark Regulation Compliance
Commodity Corner | (03/04/2019)
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Year in Review: In-Depth Analysis of CFTC Division of Enforcement FY 2018
(11/29/2018)
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Want to Avoid CFTC Enforcement Actions? Here's How.
The National Law Journal | (09/27/2018)
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CFTC Division of Enforcement Trends
John Lothian News | (05/08/2018)
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Schwab Compliance Review | Personal Trading
Charles Schwab | (2017)
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Reminder to Commodity Pool Operators and Commodity Trading Advisors: NOW is the Time to Get Your Information Systems Security Programs in Place
(March, 2017)
Seminars and Presentations
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CFTC and NFA Cybersecurity Issues
05/26/2016 | (05/26/2016)
In the News
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Market Intel at Heart of CFTC Reorganization, Lawyers Say
Bloomberg BNA | (03/27/2017)
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Narrowing CFTC Enforcement Possible Under Trump, Lawyers Say
Bloomberg BNA | (12/08/2016)
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Electronic Trading Leading To Data Deluge for CFTC Enforcement
Bloomberg BNA | (10/31/2016)
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Automated Trading Firm Fined By CME Group for Computer Problems
Bloomberg BNA | (10/31/2016)
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CFTC Asserts Jurisdiction Over Bitcoin
(October, 2015)
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Commodity Futures Trading Commission Counsel Joins Murphy & McGonigle
PR Newswire | (12/09/2013)
Education
- J.D., The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, 2009
- B.A., University of Maryland, College Park, 2006
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court, District of Maryland