SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Leaves for Regent University Law Post

Hester Peirce is set to leave her role as a commissioner at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in November 2026. She will join Regent University School of Law, where she will assume an associate professor position.

As one of the most prominent voices within the SEC, Peirce has been a proponent of crypto innovation and has worked to establish clearer regulations for digital assets. Her tenure at the agency has seen significant developments in this area, including her leadership of the Crypto Task Force.