The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has named Kevin Muhlendorf inspector general, effective 28 July.
In the role, he is responsible for overseeing the integrity, efficiency and efficacy of critical programmes at the SEC.
Muhlendorf was a senior counsel in the SEC enforcement division between 2004 and 2010.
He rejoins the commission from Wiley Rein, where he has been a partner in the white-collar defense and government investigations practice for almost a decade, specialising in criminal and civil securities enforcement.
On his appointment, Muhlendorf commented, “I’m grateful for this opportunity to re-enter government service and help the Commission and its staff pursue that mission with efficiency and integrity while protecting taxpayer resources.”
Earlier in his career, Muhlendor was a trial attorney and assistant chief in the Securities and Financial Fraud Unit of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division.
Katherine Reilly, who has been acting inspector general since May, will return to her role as deputy inspector general.
