Lorraine Echavarria, the former head of enforcement in the SEC’s Los Angeles office, has joined WilmerHale’s securities litigation and enforcement practice as a partner. Echavarria is a 15-year veteran of the agency, where she ultimately served as Associate Regional Director. Her clients at WilmerHale will include public companies, corporate officers, financial institutions, hedge funds and other financial market participants. For additional insight from WilmerHale, see “WilmerHale and Deloitte Identify Best Legal and Accounting Practices for Hedge Fund Valuation, Fees and Expenses” (Jul. 18, 2013).