Jay Clayton (Walter Joseph "Jay" Clayton III, born July 11, 1966) is an American attorney who has been the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. He assumed that role in August 2025, bringing decades of experience in corporate governance, financial regulation, economic policy, government relations, and investigations to one of the nation’s most prominent prosecutorial offices. His career is characterized by a strong emphasis on accountability in both the public and private sectors and a commitment to upholding rigorous standards of legal and regulatory compliance.
Jay Clayton
American attorney and U.S. Attorney for SDNY, overseeing high-profile financial and corporate investigations since August 2025.
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