U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Matthew J Elkan has extensive experience in legal practice, particularly as a Senior Trial Attorney at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission since September 1984. Prior to this role, Matthew served as an Attorney at Colton & Boykin from February 1987 to August 1990. Matthew's educational background includes a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center, completed between 1981 and 1984, and earlier education at the Neighborhood Playhouse, Marlboro College, and New Lincoln School.
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U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
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The mission of the CFTC is to protect market users and the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices related to the sale of commodity and financial futures and options, and to foster open, competitive, and financially sound futures and option markets. In pursuit of its mission, the CFTC investigates and prosecutes commodities fraud, including foreign currency schemes, energy manipulation and hedge fund fraud, and works with other federal and state agencies to bring criminal and other actions. The CFTC also engages in public education and outreach by participating in consumer groups and issuing Consumer Advisories and other educational materials.