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Michael H. Margolis

Vice President, Associate General Counsel at Cboe

Michael H. Margolis has extensive work experience in the legal field. Michael H. began their career in 2008 at Jenner & Block LLP, where they worked as an Attorney specializing in complex civil litigation, with a focus on federal securities, bankruptcy, breach of contract, fraud, and other business torts. During their time at Jenner, they gained broad experience in the financial services industry, including derivatives, securities fraud, consumer law, and structured products. Michael H. also provided legal advice on regulations governing self-regulatory organizations, futures commission merchants, investment advisors, and bank custodial practices. In 2015, Margolis joined the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as a Special Counsel, where they provided legal advice and counsel on regulatory examinations of clearinghouses, focusing on compliance with the Commodity Exchange Act, Dodd Frank, and CFTC regulations. Michael H. examined clearinghouses' corporate governance arrangements and coordinated regulatory compliance during the registration or exemption application process. In 2019, Margolis joined Cboe Global Markets as an Assistant General Counsel, and later, they were promoted to Vice President and Associate General Counsel. Overall, their work experience showcases expertise in legal counsel, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance within the financial markets industry.

Michael H. Margolis obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Comparative Literature from Cornell University in 2005. Michael H. then went on to attend the University of Wisconsin Law School from 2005 to 2008, earning a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree.

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