Christian Sabella

Christian Sabella is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in the financial services sector. Currently serving as Managing Director at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) since January 2022, Christian has previously held significant roles including Senior Director and Associate General Counsel for Capital Markets at Coinbase and Acting Director for the Division of Trading and Markets at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Christian's background at the SEC includes positions as Deputy Director, Associate Director, and Senior Special Counsel, focusing on trading and clearance matters. Prior to this, Christian worked as a Senior Associate at Shearman & Sterling LLP, specializing in over-the-counter derivatives and structured financing. Christian holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from Georgetown University Law Center and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in French and Japanese from the University of Notre Dame.