Howard L Kramer

Practice Areas

Broker-Dealer Advisory & Counseling

Commodities, Futures & Derivatives

FinTech & Blockchain

Regulatory Enforcement Defense

Trading & Markets Counseling

Career

Mr. Kramer is ranked in Band 1 for Financial Services Regulation: Broker-Dealer (Compliance) in Chambers USA 2021. Says Chambers: “Howard Kramer is highly regarded for his work guiding broker-dealers through the complex US regulatory landscape. He offers experience on both sides of the equation, often directly advising the regulatory authorities on emerging policy issues. Sources say: "He is one of the deans of the Bar. An expert in particular on markets and exchanges. He is extremely smart and capable.”

Mr. Kramer played a leading role in developing SEC policy with respect to derivative products generally, including both listed and over-the-counter (OTC). He also represented the SEC at securities markets conferences and in domestic and international discussions with securities industry representatives, self-regulatory organization officials and staff, and government officials and staff in the U.S. and abroad. Prior to being appointed Senior Associate Director, Mr. Kramer served in several other positions with the SEC, including:

Senior Special Counsel (1991-1993)

Assistant Director for Options and Exchanges (1986-1991)

Chief, Branch of Options (1984-1986)

Staff Attorney, Branch of Over-the-Counter Regulation (1981-1983)