Senate Confirms Allison Lee, bringing Commission to Full Panel

Allison H. Lee, who served in various roles at the SEC from 2005 to 2018, was confirmed by voice vote in the Senate to fill the commissioner spot vacated by Democratic Commissioner Kara Stein. Lee’s confirmation brings the SEC to a full complement of commissioners although Commissioner Robert Jackson is expected to step down later this year. Lee has also worked in private practice as a litigation partner in a Denver law firm, according to Pensions & Investments.