Yesterday, the SEC announced that Christina Thomas will rejoin the agency to as Deputy Director of the Division of Corporation Finance and chief advisor on disclosure, policy, and rulemaking. Christina is currently a partner at Kirkland & Ellis and previously served as a senior advisor at the SEC, most recently as Counsel to SEC Commissioner Elad L. Roisman. Here’s an excerpt from the SEC’s press release announcing her appointment:

“Christina brings her deep technical experience in disclosure, compliance, and international securities law back to the Commission at a critical time,” said SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins. “Her expertise will contribute meaningfully to the Division’s goals of facilitating capital formation and protecting investors in the modern operating environment.”

“Christina is a talented attorney with a deep understanding of corporate disclosure matters,” said James Moloney, Director of the Division of Corporation Finance. “Her experience, intellect, and practical ideas will be wonderful assets to our work in the Division and will support the Commission’s mission.”

With the SEC contemplating an overhaul of both the executive compensation disclosure rules and Regulation S-K, Christina is certain to have a lot on her plate. Fortunately, she’ll have some help, because the SEC separately announced the members of the team of senior Corp Fin staff who will be responsible for advising Director Jim Moloney on all matters the Division has before the Commission, “including rulemaking efforts, corporate disclosure matters, and all day-to-day operations needed to fulfill the SEC’s mission.”

– John Jenkins