Jay Clayton (attorney)

Jay Clayton
Official portrait, 2017
32nd Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission
In office May 4, 2017 – December 23, 2020
President	Donald Trump
Preceded by	Michael Piwowar (acting)
Succeeded by	Elad L. Roisman (acting)
Personal details
Born	Walter Joseph Clayton III (1966-07-11) July 11, 1966 (age 58) Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Independent
Spouse	Gretchen Butler
Education	University of Pennsylvania (BS, JD) King's College, Cambridge (MA)

Walter Joseph "Jay" Clayton III (born July 11, 1966) is an American attorney who served as the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from May 4, 2017 until December 23, 2020. He was nominated for the position by President Donald Trump.