The mission of the CFTC is to protect market users and the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices related to the sale of commodity and financial futures and options, and to foster open, competitive, and financially sound futures and option markets. In pursuit of its mission, the CFTC investigates and prosecutes commodities fraud, including foreign currency schemes, energy manipulation and hedge fund fraud, and works with other federal and state agencies to bring criminal and other actions. The CFTC also engages in public education and outreach by participating in consumer groups and issuing Consumer Advisories and other educational materials.

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U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's headquarters in Washington, DC, United States

Rostin Behnam

Swati Shah

Christopher Kirkpatrick

Jeffrey Sutton

Derek Sammann

Vince McGonagle

Kristin N. Johnson

Summer K. Mersinger

This department provides legal guidance and support on various matters, ensuring the organization complies with laws and regulations.

Legal Counsel

This department focuses on guiding organizational direction and strategic initiatives.

Leadership and Strategy

This department handles all aspects of trial and litigation processes, representing the organization in legal proceedings.

Litigation Department

The Legal and Enforcement Team at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is responsible for investigating and prosecuting violations of commodity and financial futures laws, including fraud, market manipulation, and abusive practices. The team consists of legal experts and investigators who work on complex cases, collaborate with other federal and state agencies, and provide legal counsel to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, the team contributes to public education efforts and advises on policy development.

Legal and Enforcement Team

The Directors and Chiefs team at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) comprises top-level executives who oversee various specialized divisions and offices within the agency. These leaders are responsible for formulating and implementing strategies to regulate and monitor commodity and financial futures markets, ensure market integrity, engage with legislative and intergovernmental stakeholders, manage public communications, foster innovation, and promote diversity and security within the organization. This team coordinates efforts to protect market users and the public from fraud and manipulation while fostering transparent and financially sound markets through their respective areas of expertise.

Directors and Chiefs

This department provides legal support and guidance on compliance and enforcement matters.

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Org chart

Board & advisors

Teams

Legal Counsel

Leadership and Strategy

Litigation Department

Legal and Enforcement Team

Directors and Chiefs

Legal Services

Offices

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