Mark D. Young
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| Mark D. Young | |
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| Occupation | Partner |
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| Employer | Kirkland & Ellis LLP |
Mark D. Young is a partner in the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.[1] His main area of practice is derivatives. In August of 2009, he spoke on behalf of the Futures Industry Association (FIA), a client of the firm, to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). His testimony came as part of the CFTC's third hearing to discuss energy position limits and hedge exemptions.[2] He said that the FIA’s primary concern is that if new position limits would be too restrictive domestically, traders would simply conduct business overseas.[3]
He has given testimony on behalf of other high-profile futures industry clients, including the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).[4]
Background[edit]
Young started as a staff attorney in the Office of the General Counsel of the CFTC in 1977. He worked at the CFTC for five years.
Education[edit]
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1977
- Tufts University, B.A., 1974 magna cum laude
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References[edit]
- ↑ Futures Industry Association Testimony At Commodity Regulator Hearings On Position Limits For Energy Markets. Resource Investor.
- ↑ CFTC Announces Participants for Third Hearing to Discuss Energy Position Limits and Hedge Exemptions. CFTC.
- ↑ USCF Official Argues For Exemption If CFTC Limits Energy Positions. Oil & Gas Financial Journal.
- ↑ Written Testimony of Mark D. Young Kirkland & Ellis on behalf of the Board of Trade of the City of Chicago and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange On H.R. 4541 Before the Committee on Banking and Financial Services U.S. House of Representatives - July 19, 2000. House.gov.