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Welcome to the Association of Securities & Exchange Commission Alumni website

ASECA is a non-profit charitable organization that fosters the shared history and unique camaraderie between SEC alumni globally.
Founded in 1990 to connect members who worked together at the Securities and Exchange Commission, ASECA boasts a network of nearly 1,000 SEC alumni worldwide.
Read more about ASECA here.
From this site, ASECA members will have access to an online membership directory and have access to historical information.
If you misplaced a newsletter or want to see pictures of an annual dinner that you missed, it's all here.
 
Annual ASECA Dinner
and William O. Douglas Award Presentation
Join us for an inspiring evening as we bring our community together to honor excellence and impact at the 31st Annual ASECA Dinner and William O. Douglas Award Presentation
on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
The evening will spotlight the 2026 William O. Douglas Award honoree and begin with an exclusive pre-dinner cocktail reception co-hosted by PLI and ASECA.
Location
Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom
901 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20001

Schedule
5:00 p.m. PLI-ASECA co-hosted Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Award presentation
Our Annual Dinner serves as a crucial fundraiser to support initiatives that advance professional development, educational scholarships, and networking opportunities for career advancement. As a non-profit charitable organization, ASECA is dedicated to fostering the growth of industry professionals, promoting interest in securities law, and connecting members through nationwide events. 
  
Reserve your spot!
We invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening, where your presence will make a lasting impact. We offer various attendance levels—please visit our registration page for more details on tickets and sponsorship opportunities.
2026 William O. Douglas Award

We are pleased to announce that Meredith B. Cross has been selected as the 2026 William O. Douglas Award recipient, recognizing distinguished contributions to the federal securities laws and service to the SEC community. Ms. Cross will be honored at the Annual ASECA Dinner in Washington, D.C., on March 19, 2026.

Ms. Cross is a corporate finance and securities lawyer who has dedicated her career—through public service at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and private practice—to advancing the effectiveness of the federal securities laws. She served as Director of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance from 2009 to 2013, following earlier service in senior roles within the Division, including Chief Counsel and Deputy Director. Today, she is a partner at WilmerHale, advising public companies and boards on complex disclosure, governance, and corporate finance matters. 

A lifetime member of ASECA, Ms. Cross has also made significant contributions to preserving the SEC’s history, including serving as Chair of the SEC Historical Society in 2025. 

Join us in congratulating Ms. Cross and secure your tickets for the Annual ASECA Dinner. https://aseca.memberclicks.net/annual-dinner-registration 

 
 
 

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ASECA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your charitable contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.


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