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Artur M. Wlazlo is a seasoned securities attorney with a distinguished legal career in the securities industry. Over his 20-year legal career, Mr. Wlazlo worked in a legal and compliance department at Morgan Stanley - one of the largest financial institutions in the U.S., in a litigation department at a leading national law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, as Senior Counsel in the Enforcement Department of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and most recently, he serves as an arbitrator at the FINRA’s Dispute Resolution and manages AMW Law PLLC.

With over two decades of experience, leveraging his in-house experience, his experience as defense counsel and an enforcement attorney, and now an arbitrator, Mr. Wlazlo is uniquely positioned to provide expert advice and representation to securities professionals and investors alike. He has demonstrated a consistent commitment to protecting clients' interests in complex financial and legal matters over his long career.

Mr. Wlazlo began his professional career at Morgan Stanley in January 2001, where as a member of the Compliance & Litigation Department, he handled various regulatory inquiries from the SEC, NASD (now FINRA), NYSE, and many other state regulatory agencies. He conducted internal investigations, provided advisory services to brokers and branch managers, and worked on regulatory audits.

In July 2004, Mr. Wlazlo joined Greenberg Traurig’s Litigation Department. Over nearly a decade, he played a pivotal role in managing varied caseloads, arguing motions, conducting oral arguments, and managing all aspects of case preparation and litigation. He conducted internal investigations and compliance reviews for major broker-dealer clients, represented clients in regulatory investigations before the SEC and FINRA, and handled securities litigations and arbitrations. Mr. Wlazlo was instrumental in managing complex discovery processes and providing comprehensive representation through every stage of proceedings.

From March 2014 to September 2021, Mr. Wlazlo served as Senior Counsel at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in New York. He investigated violations of the securities laws and regulatory rules and regulations. Analyzing complex financial data and legal issues, he provided strategic legal advice during investigations and examinations, managed settlement negotiations, and litigated contested enforcement actions against firms and associated persons. Additionally, he offered daily legal guidance to the Member Regulation Department.

Mr. Wlazlo is admitted to practice in New York and the Southern District of New York (SDNY). His extensive experience and dedication to his clients make him a formidable advocate and advisor in the legal community.