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Robert P. Howard Jr.

Partner

T 202.661.7015 Washington, D.C.
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Bob represents financial services firms, public companies, and individuals in regulatory examinations, investigations, and litigation initiated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA, and other federal and state securities regulators. He also represents clients in civil litigation and arbitration involving the securities laws.

Bob counsels broker-dealers and investment advisors regarding compliance system design and review, regulatory registration, transactional disclosure, and customer privacy. He also advises a range of firms in the financial sector on compliance and regulatory risk management.

Practice Highlights

Enforcement defense

For over two decades, Bob has represented clients in investigations and actions by state and federal securities regulators.

Regulatory matters

Bob has extensive experience representing broker-dealers and investment advisors concerning compliance with state and federal regulations and responding to regulatory examination requests.

Compliance

Bob works closely with compliance officers and their staff to design and implement supervisory systems compliant with state and federal regulations.

*Denotes an attorney's experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine
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Admitted to Practice

  • District of Columbia, 1997
  • Virginia, 1996
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals D.C. Circuit
  • U.S. District Court District of D.C.
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia

Education

  • J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1996
  • B.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1987

Memberships & Affiliations

  • District of Columbia Bar


    Virginia Bar Association


    SIFMA Compliance & Legal Society

Professional Recognition

  • Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers, Securities (2016-2020)


    Martindale Hubbell, AV Preeminent (2011-Present)

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