Stephen J. Crimmins, Esq., a partner in the law firm of K&L Gates LLP, represents clients in enforcement investigations and litigation conducted by the Securities and Exchange Commission and other financial services regulators, as well as in private securities litigation. He also leads internal investigations and counsels on regulatory compliance, corporate governance and other SEC-related issues. Mr. Crimmins, who previously practiced with the SEC for 14 years, eight of which were in senior management, has been selected annually for inclusion in "The Best Lawyers in America" (securities law) and has also been selected as a "Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer" (securities litigation). He frequently speaks on SEC-related professional panels, and has published numerous articles on securities litigation.