Former Chief of SEC’s Office of the Whistleblower Jane Norberg Joins Arnold & Porter’s Securities Enforcement and Litigation Practice in Washington, DC
May 24, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC, May 24, 2021 — Arnold & Porter announced today that Jane Norberg has joined the firm’s Securities Enforcement and Litigation practice as a partner, resident in Washington, DC. She most recently served as Chief of the Office of the Whistleblower of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), an office created by Congress in 2010 under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Arnold & Porter Chairman Richard M. Alexander commented: “Jane is joining the firm at a time when we see an uptick in whistleblower-driven investigations and enforcement actions. Jane’s knowledge and vast experience on SEC rules and processes, along with her unique understanding of whistleblower issues will be invaluable for our clients navigating the critical intersection of enforcement, regulation, and compliance.”
Ms. Norberg’s practice will focus on helping companies navigate complexities related to emerging whistleblower issues, counseling companies seeking proactively to assess their exposure to whistleblower allegations and, in the case of specific allegations, assisting the company in guiding its response and defense. Most recently, Ms. Norberg oversaw the SEC Whistleblower Program, including advising the SEC Chairman and Division of Enforcement Director on emerging whistleblower issues and the development of rulemaking and policies, as well as reporting to and advising Congress on the program’s activities and whistleblower matters. She joined the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2012 as Deputy Chief of the Office and was appointed to her position in 2016. She is only the second person to serve in this position. Under her leadership, Ms. Norberg oversaw growth of the program and the Office’s staff, including a record-breaking number of tips received and awards issued to whistleblowers. Ms. Norberg directly advised on all whistleblower protection cases brought by the Commission under her tenure, including four anti-retaliation and 13 impeding cases under Exchange Act Rule 21F-17. She also co-led a diversity and inclusion initiative across the SEC Division of Enforcement.
Ms. Norberg said “I was drawn to Arnold & Porter’s deep bench in the Securities Enforcement and Litigation, Employment, and White Collar and government investigation areas. I look forward to joining these professionals in assisting clients to anticipate and proactively address whistleblower issues when they arise and to mitigate the potential legal and reputational consequences.”
Prior to joining the SEC, Ms. Norberg was in private practice, where she focused on executive compensation and employee benefits. She also served as a Special Agent in the United States Secret Service for five years.
Ms. Norberg earned her JD, cum laude, from St. John’s University School of Law, where she was editor of St. John’s Law Review, recipient of the Merit Scholarship, and received the Corpus Juris Secundum, an award for excellence in Criminal Law. She earned her BA from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, where she was a member of the National Sociology Honor Society.
Arnold & Porter Chairman Richard M. Alexander commented: “Jane is joining the firm at a time when we see an uptick in whistleblower-driven investigations and enforcement actions. Jane’s knowledge and vast experience on SEC rules and processes, along with her unique understanding of whistleblower issues will be invaluable for our clients navigating the critical intersection of enforcement, regulation, and compliance.”
Ms. Norberg’s practice will focus on helping companies navigate complexities related to emerging whistleblower issues, counseling companies seeking proactively to assess their exposure to whistleblower allegations and, in the case of specific allegations, assisting the company in guiding its response and defense. Most recently, Ms. Norberg oversaw the SEC Whistleblower Program, including advising the SEC Chairman and Division of Enforcement Director on emerging whistleblower issues and the development of rulemaking and policies, as well as reporting to and advising Congress on the program’s activities and whistleblower matters. She joined the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2012 as Deputy Chief of the Office and was appointed to her position in 2016. She is only the second person to serve in this position. Under her leadership, Ms. Norberg oversaw growth of the program and the Office’s staff, including a record-breaking number of tips received and awards issued to whistleblowers. Ms. Norberg directly advised on all whistleblower protection cases brought by the Commission under her tenure, including four anti-retaliation and 13 impeding cases under Exchange Act Rule 21F-17. She also co-led a diversity and inclusion initiative across the SEC Division of Enforcement.
Ms. Norberg said “I was drawn to Arnold & Porter’s deep bench in the Securities Enforcement and Litigation, Employment, and White Collar and government investigation areas. I look forward to joining these professionals in assisting clients to anticipate and proactively address whistleblower issues when they arise and to mitigate the potential legal and reputational consequences.”
Prior to joining the SEC, Ms. Norberg was in private practice, where she focused on executive compensation and employee benefits. She also served as a Special Agent in the United States Secret Service for five years.
Ms. Norberg earned her JD, cum laude, from St. John’s University School of Law, where she was editor of St. John’s Law Review, recipient of the Merit Scholarship, and received the Corpus Juris Secundum, an award for excellence in Criminal Law. She earned her BA from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, where she was a member of the National Sociology Honor Society.
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