John Garrison

Associate Director at U.S. Department of the Treasury

John Garrison serves as the Associate Director of the Government Securities Regulations Staff at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, specifically within the Bureau of the Fiscal Service. In this role since January 2017, he focuses on financial services government and regulatory affairs, with expertise in significant legislation such as the Dodd-Frank Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. His work involves producing detailed guidance on emerging regulations and new legislation for financial institutions, congressional members, and trade associations, as well as managing regulatory projects and investigations for investment banks.1

Garrison holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from The George Washington University Law School and has a strong academic background with degrees in International Relations and Economics from the University of Georgia.1 His previous experience includes positions as a law clerk for the Financial Services Roundtable and the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as a role at Clutch Group.1

Experience

Associate Director, Government Securities Regulations Staff at U.S. Department of the Treasury (January 2017 - Present)

Associate of Managed Services at Clutch Group (May 2015 - July 2016), Law Clerk at The Financial Services Roundtable (July 2013 - January 2015), Law Clerk at U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Oversight & Government Reform (September 2012 - December 2012), Legislative Intern at Georgia Department of Economic Development (January 2012 - April 2012)

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law from The George Washington University Law School (2012 - 2015), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations and Affairs from University of Georgia (2007 - 2011), Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Economics from University of Georgia - Terry College of Business (2007 - 2011)