Quick Info
| Profession | Lawyer and financial regulator |
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| Nationality | American |
Latest News about Michael Selig
22/12/2025
Michael Selig was sworn in as the 16th Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate on 18/12/2025. He succeeded Caroline Pham, who had been acting chair.
27/10/2025
President Donald Trump nominated Michael Selig to serve as Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The nomination set in motion a Senate confirmation process for the agency's top post.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Michael S. Selig is an American lawyer who serves as the 16th Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. He was nominated by President Donald Trump in October 2025, confirmed by the Senate in December 2025, and sworn in on 22/12/2025. |
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| Prior Public Service | Before leading the CFTC, he was chief counsel of the SEC's Crypto Task Force and senior advisor to SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | Florida State University |
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| Law Degree | George Washington University Law School |
| Law Review | Articles editor of the George Washington Law Review |
Career
| Early Career | Began in 2014 as a law clerk for then-CFTC Commissioner J. Christopher Giancarlo, later serving as an intern and counsel to him. |
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| Private Practice | Worked at several global law firms, eventually becoming a partner, advising financial institutions, trading platforms and digital asset developers on securities and commodities compliance. He was a partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher from 2022 to 2025. |
| Government Service (SEC) | Chief Counsel of the SEC Crypto Task Force and Senior Advisor to SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins. |
| CFTC Chairmanship | Nominated 27/10/2025, confirmed 18/12/2025, sworn in 22/12/2025 as the 16th Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He succeeded Caroline Pham, who had been acting chair, and became the only sitting commissioner after Pham resigned. | |
| 2. He has publicly favoured a minimal, principles-based approach to regulation. |
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