Education
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University of New Mexico, M.A.
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University of New Mexico, B.A.
Awards and Honors
- Futures Industry Association, Futures Hall of Fame
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Senior Policy Advisor Michael V. Dunn works closely with clients as they navigate complex regulatory issues, with a particular focus on the agriculture, energy and financial services sectors. Commissioner Dunn brings extensive experience and insight on effectively and constructively dealing with federal regulators, both in the rule-making process and in compliance and oversight, to his work at the firm. His clients and colleagues at Patton Boggs benefit equally from his deep background in both regulatory and statutory policies governing commodities, energy, agriculture and financial products. In total, Commissioner Dunn has held seven presidentially appointed positions involving oversight of federal regulation or policy, and he leverages that experience for the benefit of Patton Boggs clients.
Prior to joining the firm, from 2004 to 2008, Commissioner Dunn held presidential appointments to two terms as commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). He was elected by his fellow commissioners to service as acting chairman through early 2010. Commissioner Dunn was also chairman and designated federal official of the CFTC’s Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC), which advised the CFTC on agricultural issues surrounding the trading of commodity futures and options. He also served as under secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, as acting under secretary for Rural Economic and Community Development, and as administrator of the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Commissioner Dunn has a long involvement in agricultural credit dating back to the late 1970s, when he was the Midwest area director for the FmHA. He was also a member of the professional staff of the Senate Agricultural Committee, specializing in agricultural credit. At the USDA, Commissioner Dunn also served as a member of the Commodity Credit Corporation Board of Directors and chairman of the Rural Telephone Bank Board.
Professional Affiliations:
- Past Member, Iowa Development Commission
- Former Chairman, State of Iowa City Development Board
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