David Hirsch

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David Hirsch is a distinguished member of McGuireWoods’ securities enforcement and regulatory counseling practice, where he plays a key role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction in securities enforcement. Before joining McGuireWoods, Dave served as a Senior Officer and Chief of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit through June 2024. In this role, he led the SEC’s crypto enforcement efforts during a pivotal period that included the collapse of FTX and oversaw high-stakes investigations into cybersecurity policies, procedures, and risk disclosures. Prior to his leadership role in the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit, Dave served as enforcement counsel to SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, advising on enforcement recommendations before the Commission and contributing to key rulemaking and policy initiatives. Earlier in his SEC tenure, as a staff attorney in the Fort Worth Regional Office, Dave led investigations into cybersecurity, crypto, and dark web related violations of securities laws. At McGuireWoods, Dave advises clients on emerging regulatory and legal challenges, particularly as to crypto and cybersecurity preparedness and incident response. He also leads internal investigations and counsels clients in responding to government inquiries on securities law. He frequently writes and speaks on emerging issues relating to crypto and cybersecurity. Dave is on the Legal Advisory Board for NYU’s Center for Cyber Security and authored the chapter on Blockchain and Information Security in the Handbook of Blockchain Law.