Former U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission Enforcement Chief Joins Maalouf Ashford & Talbot

New York, NY, January 30, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP is pleased to announce that Mr. William J. Thomas, Former U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission Enforcement Chief, has joined Maalouf Ashford & Talbot as a Securities Regulation and Enforcement Advisor. Most recently, Mr. Thomas served as Enforcement Branch Chief for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's Northeast Regional Office (New York) where he managed complex securities investigations and anti-money laundering cases.

"I'm honored to be joining one of the top finance and securities law firms in the United States and look forward to working closely with John J. Maalouf and the elite team he has assembled at Maalouf Ashford & Talbot," said Bill Thomas.

"I’ve worked closely with Bill Thomas for several years and know him to be an extremely talented individual who brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience," said John J. Maalouf, Senior Partner of the Firm.

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