Clinton represents investment advisers, broker-dealers, and issuers in investigations and enforcement actions brought by state securities regulators, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He counsels financial services firms on regulatory and compliance matters under state and federal securities laws and self-regulatory organization rules. He also assists clients with litigation arising from regulatory inquiries and customer disputes.

Before entering private practice, Clinton spent 14 years at the Texas State Securities Board, rising from staff attorney in the Inspections & Compliance Division to Director of Registration and ultimately Deputy Securities Commissioner. Along the way, he led examinations and investigations of investment advisers and broker-dealers and oversaw the agency's registration process. He also played a leading role in multijurisdictional enforcement matters and worked alongside federal regulators and self-regulatory organizations on policy. His experience on every side of the regulatory process gives Clinton a clear view of how regulators build and resolve cases, which he uses to help clients anticipate scrutiny, respond effectively, and stay compliant.