Akita Adkins

Akita Adkins is a member of the SEC Enforcement practice, based in Washington, DC and Houston. She represents a diverse array of clients, including public companies, financial institutions, accounting firms, broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, and corporate officers and directors in matters before the SEC, DOJ, PCAOB and other domestic and international law enforcement agencies. 

Akita spent nearly 14 years as Senior Counsel in the SEC's Division of Enforcement, where she investigated the full range of enforcement matters brought by the agency including those concerning accounting fraud, insider trading, and registered entity violations. Akita was also one of the longest-standing members of the FCPA unit, where she worked on some of Division's most significant matters, often in close coordination with the Department of Justice. 

Prior to joining the SEC, Akita was associated with two large international law firms, where she represented clients in investigations before the SEC, DOJ, the NYSE, and FINRA. She also has significant experience in  investigations concerning AML, export controls, sanctions, and OFAC matters. Akita has also guided clients through merger due diligence, internal investigations, training initiatives, and the development of policies and procedures. Her global perspective is evidenced by her in-country reviews conducted in jurisdictions such as Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, Poland, and England, underscoring her capacity to manage cross-border compliance issues effectively.