Aaron Washington

Aaron Washington is an experienced legal professional specializing in securities trading and market regulation. Currently serving as Special Counsel in the Office of the Chief Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, responsibilities include broker-dealer interpretation. Previous roles include Senior Counsel at Perkins Coie LLP, advising various market intermediaries on regulatory compliance, and Assistant General Counsel at Citadel Securities, where guidance was provided on complex regulatory matters. Washington has held multiple positions at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, focusing on trading practices, investment management regulation, and interagency rule implementation. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctorate from Rutgers Law School, a Graduate Fellowship in Government and Politics from the Eagleton Institute, and a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies and Political Science from Rutgers University.