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The SEC Historical Society has announced a virtual program taking place on June 14 at 4:00 pm Eastern to recognize the inaugural awardees for its Isaac C. Hunt Jr. Hall of Honor. The announcement notes:

In 1962, “Ike” became one of the first African American attorneys at the SEC’s Division of Investment Management, then called Corporate Regulation and served as an SEC Commissioner from 1996 to 2002. To learn more about Ike Hunt, visit the special museum exhibit.

The Hall of Honor in his name recognizes African Americans who have made outstanding contributions to the financial regulatory community both while at the SEC and elsewhere. Recognizing the awardees in conjunction with the federal Juneteenth holiday helps raise public awareness of African Americans’ meaningful efforts in financial services while cementing the SEC Historical Society’s vital role as a guardian and promoter of the full history of the SEC.

The 2024 awardees are:

– Richard M. Humes, who served as Associate General Counsel for the Litigation and Administration Practice;
– Aulana L. Peters, who served as an SEC Commissioner from 1984 to 1988;
– Paul F. Roye, who served as Director of the Division of lnvestment Management; and
– Erica Y. Williams, who served as Deputy Chief of Staff for three chairs.

This virtual program will be hosted by Keir Gumbs, Principal, General Counsel at Edward Jones and SEC Historical Society Trustee. The SEC Historical Society’s announcement notes “[t]he program is part of a larger annual initiative to recognize, honor and preserve the historical contributions of people from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds in the financial regulatory community.”

– Dave Lynn