Jay Clayton (scholar)

Jay Clayton is a prominent American lawyer and scholar known for his expertise in corporate law, securities regulation, and financial markets. He served as the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from 2017 to 2020, where he focused on improving transparency and regulation in the financial sector. Clayton is also a professor and has held positions at major law firms, contributing to academic and public discussions on legal and regulatory issues affecting businesses and investors. His work emphasizes the balance between promoting capital formation and protecting investors in the marketplace.