A Deep Bench of Experience in Securities Enforcement and Litigation
With more than four decades of experience navigating the intersection of government enforcement and securities law, Tom Gorman brings rare insight and judgment to high-stakes investigations, litigation, and regulatory matters. A former senior enforcement attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tom represents individuals, executives, investment advisers, broker-dealers, and public companies in complex proceedings involving the SEC, CFTC, DOJ, and other federal and state agencies.
From the SEC’s Front Lines to the Defense Table
Tom launched his legal career inside the SEC’s Division of Enforcement and Office of General Counsel, where he helped shape the agency’s early litigation efforts against securities fraud and organized financial crime. His work under legendary enforcement leaders instilled a lifelong commitment to legal integrity, procedural fairness, and regulatory accountability.
Today, clients turn to Tom for his measured, strategic defense in enforcement actions involving alleged insider trading, accounting irregularities, whistleblower claims, and governance failures. He also counsels boards and executives in internal investigations and corporate compliance matters.
Built for Complex Matters—and Trusted to Handle Them
Prior to joining SECIL Law, Tom held senior leadership positions at nationally recognized law firms, including serving as partner-in-charge of a Washington, D.C. office and chairing a firmwide government enforcement practice. He is known for his calm presence under pressure and for his ability to guide clients through enforcement challenges that pose reputational and financial risk.
Voice of Authority in a Changing Regulatory Landscape
In addition to his active legal practice, Tom is the founder and author of SEC Actions—a widely read blog offering real-time analysis of every SEC enforcement case filed. He is frequently quoted in The New York Times, Washington Post, and Financial Times, and has appeared on CNBC and Bloomberg as a trusted commentator on securities enforcement trends.