As we enter 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to continue its vigorous enforcement approach, with a focus on evolving market risks and regulatory priorities. Companies should be prepared for heightened scrutiny and anticipate developments that could impact compliance and risk management strategies in the year ahead.

McDermott Will & Schulte partners and former SEC lawyers shared practical insights on what organizations should be monitoring now and planning for in the coming months.

Discussion topics included:

• Key enforcement priorities and trends shaping the SEC’s agenda in 2026
• Areas of heightened enforcement risk for public company boards and management
• Recent enforcement actions involving public companies and auditors
• Evolving public company disclosure obligations, including controls, governance, and risk-factor disclosures
• Practical considerations for mitigating enforcement risk and responding to SEC inquiries

McDermott Will & Schulte’s Enforcement Outlook webinar series is designed to keep you up to date on the enforcement trends that might impact your organization’s compliance strategy. For more materials related to past episodes, visit our Enforcement Outlook Series hub.