Overview
Michael Dunn, former acting chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), brings nearly four decades of experience working with federal regulators, both in the rule-making process and in compliance and oversight. Having held seven presidentially appointed positions involving oversight of federal regulation and policy, he is able to provide clients with a unique insight into federal policy and regulation, and how the government is likely to approach an issue.
He advises agricultural, energy and financial services industry companies on complex regulatory issues involving the CFTC, US House and Senate, and various federal and state agencies including the US Department of Agriculture.
- Michael Dunn is a Senior Policy Advisor and does not provide legal advice.
- M.A., University of New Mexico
- B.A., University of New Mexico
Speaking Engagements
- "Market Manipulation and Spoofing Policy Forum," Energy Metro Desk, September 9, 2016
- "CTA Rules: Compliance Review in Light of the Recent CFTC Enforcement Action," American Conference Institute, November 17, 2015
News & Publications
Client Alerts
June 13, 2024
By: Ryan Hayden, Micah S. Green, Alexandra C. Scheibe, Richard Shilts, Michael V. Dunn
Client Alerts
One Week Until the 2016 Election - Public Policy Implications
November 2, 2016
By: Jason Abel, Leslie A. Belcher, Elizabeth Hurley Burks, Michael V. Dunn, Micah S. Green, Kate Jensen, N. Hunter Johnston, Darryl Nirenberg, Richard Shilts, Scott A. Sinder, Amanda Pedvin Varma, Philip R. West, Lisa M. Zarlenga
Client Alerts
How the 2016 Election Will Affect Public Policy Developments - Part III
October 20, 2016
Client Alerts
How the 2016 Election Will Affect Public Policy Developments - Part II
October 11, 2016
Publications
It’s Time For Congress To Reel In The USDA Catfish Rule
Law360
June 14, 2016
By: Michael V. Dunn
Publications
Senate Agriculture Committee Passes CFTC Reauthorization Along Party Lines
April 15, 2016
Client Alerts
CFTC Adopts Proposed Cybersecurity Regulations
January 4, 2016
By: Michael V. Dunn, Micah S. Green, Richard Shilts, Jason M. Weinstein
Resources
Financial Services Group Advisory
Key Takeaways: CFTC Issues No-Action Relief for FCM Treatment of Separate Accounts Under Rule 1.56
September 16, 2020
Financial Services Group Advisory
Forecasting the CFTC's 2020 Agenda
January 23, 2020
By: Micah S. Green, Daniel A. Mullen, Michael V. Dunn, Richard Shilts
Financial Services Group Advisory
October 28, 2019
By: Micah S. Green, Michael V. Dunn, Richard Shilts, Patrick Northrup (Legislative Assistant)
Financial Services Group Advisory
CFTC Adopts Final Swap Dealer Rule and Proposes Revised Swap Trading Rules
November 6, 2018
Events
Webinars
Legislative Oversight of the CFTC: A Primer
May 18, 2017
Speakers: Leslie A. Belcher, Michael V. Dunn, Micah S. Green, Darryl Nirenberg
Noteworthy
- Futures Industry Association, Futures Hall of Fame
Previous Employment
- Commissioner, Acting Chairman, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
- Chairman, designated federal official, CFTC’s Agricultural Advisory Committee
- Undersecretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Acting Undersecretary for Rural Economic and Community Development, and Administrator of the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA), Member of the Commodity Credit Corporation Board of Directors, Chairman of the Rural Telephone Bank Board, US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Director of the Office of Policy and Analysis, member of the board of the Farm Credit Administration
- Member of the professional staff of the Senate Agricultural Committee
Professional Affiliations
- Former Member, Iowa Development Commission
- Former Chairman, State of Iowa City Development Board