Senior Staff

Board Staff

Erik Durbin

Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis

Office of Economic and Risk Analysis

Erik Durbin is the Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis in the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis (OERA). In this role, he is responsible for the process and teams that develop the economic analysis for standard-setting and rulemaking projects and for the post-implementation review of their effectiveness. He also assists the PCAOB Chief Economist in conducting economic analyses for the Chair and the Board. 

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Dr. Durbin served as Section Chief, Consumer and Household Research and Policy, in the Office of Research at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He served as a senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers from 2007 to 2009, and has worked as an economist at the Federal Trade Commission, as an assistant professor of economics at the Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis, and as an attorney in private practice. 

Dr. Durbin earned a Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. 

Divisions

Enforcement and Investigations

Erik Durbin

Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis

Office of Economic and Risk Analysis

Erik Durbin is the Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis in the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis (OERA). In this role, he is responsible for the process and teams that develop the economic analysis for standard-setting and rulemaking projects and for the post-implementation review of their effectiveness. He also assists the PCAOB Chief Economist in conducting economic analyses for the Chair and the Board. 

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Dr. Durbin served as Section Chief, Consumer and Household Research and Policy, in the Office of Research at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He served as a senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers from 2007 to 2009, and has worked as an economist at the Federal Trade Commission, as an assistant professor of economics at the Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis, and as an attorney in private practice. 

Dr. Durbin earned a Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. 

Registration and Inspections

Erik Durbin

Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis

Office of Economic and Risk Analysis

Erik Durbin is the Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis in the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis (OERA). In this role, he is responsible for the process and teams that develop the economic analysis for standard-setting and rulemaking projects and for the post-implementation review of their effectiveness. He also assists the PCAOB Chief Economist in conducting economic analyses for the Chair and the Board. 

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Dr. Durbin served as Section Chief, Consumer and Household Research and Policy, in the Office of Research at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He served as a senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers from 2007 to 2009, and has worked as an economist at the Federal Trade Commission, as an assistant professor of economics at the Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis, and as an attorney in private practice. 

Dr. Durbin earned a Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. 

Offices

Chief Auditor

Erik Durbin

Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis

Office of Economic and Risk Analysis

Erik Durbin is the Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis in the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis (OERA). In this role, he is responsible for the process and teams that develop the economic analysis for standard-setting and rulemaking projects and for the post-implementation review of their effectiveness. He also assists the PCAOB Chief Economist in conducting economic analyses for the Chair and the Board. 

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Dr. Durbin served as Section Chief, Consumer and Household Research and Policy, in the Office of Research at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He served as a senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers from 2007 to 2009, and has worked as an economist at the Federal Trade Commission, as an assistant professor of economics at the Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis, and as an attorney in private practice. 

Dr. Durbin earned a Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. 

Chief Hearing Officer

Erik Durbin

Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis

Office of Economic and Risk Analysis

Erik Durbin is the Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis in the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis (OERA). In this role, he is responsible for the process and teams that develop the economic analysis for standard-setting and rulemaking projects and for the post-implementation review of their effectiveness. He also assists the PCAOB Chief Economist in conducting economic analyses for the Chair and the Board. 

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Dr. Durbin served as Section Chief, Consumer and Household Research and Policy, in the Office of Research at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He served as a senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers from 2007 to 2009, and has worked as an economist at the Federal Trade Commission, as an assistant professor of economics at the Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis, and as an attorney in private practice. 

Dr. Durbin earned a Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. 

Chief Operating Officer

Erik Durbin

Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis

Office of Economic and Risk Analysis

Erik Durbin is the Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis in the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis (OERA). In this role, he is responsible for the process and teams that develop the economic analysis for standard-setting and rulemaking projects and for the post-implementation review of their effectiveness. He also assists the PCAOB Chief Economist in conducting economic analyses for the Chair and the Board. 

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Dr. Durbin served as Section Chief, Consumer and Household Research and Policy, in the Office of Research at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He served as a senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers from 2007 to 2009, and has worked as an economist at the Federal Trade Commission, as an assistant professor of economics at the Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis, and as an attorney in private practice. 

Dr. Durbin earned a Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. 

Communications and Engagement

Erik Durbin

Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis

Office of Economic and Risk Analysis

Erik Durbin is the Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis in the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis (OERA). In this role, he is responsible for the process and teams that develop the economic analysis for standard-setting and rulemaking projects and for the post-implementation review of their effectiveness. He also assists the PCAOB Chief Economist in conducting economic analyses for the Chair and the Board. 

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Dr. Durbin served as Section Chief, Consumer and Household Research and Policy, in the Office of Research at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He served as a senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers from 2007 to 2009, and has worked as an economist at the Federal Trade Commission, as an assistant professor of economics at the Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis, and as an attorney in private practice. 

Dr. Durbin earned a Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. 

Economic and Risk Analysis

Erik Durbin

Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis

Office of Economic and Risk Analysis

Erik Durbin is the Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis in the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis (OERA). In this role, he is responsible for the process and teams that develop the economic analysis for standard-setting and rulemaking projects and for the post-implementation review of their effectiveness. He also assists the PCAOB Chief Economist in conducting economic analyses for the Chair and the Board. 

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Dr. Durbin served as Section Chief, Consumer and Household Research and Policy, in the Office of Research at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He served as a senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers from 2007 to 2009, and has worked as an economist at the Federal Trade Commission, as an assistant professor of economics at the Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis, and as an attorney in private practice. 

Dr. Durbin earned a Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. 

Enterprise Risk Management

Erik Durbin

Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis

Office of Economic and Risk Analysis

Erik Durbin is the Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis in the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis (OERA). In this role, he is responsible for the process and teams that develop the economic analysis for standard-setting and rulemaking projects and for the post-implementation review of their effectiveness. He also assists the PCAOB Chief Economist in conducting economic analyses for the Chair and the Board. 

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Dr. Durbin served as Section Chief, Consumer and Household Research and Policy, in the Office of Research at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He served as a senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers from 2007 to 2009, and has worked as an economist at the Federal Trade Commission, as an assistant professor of economics at the Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis, and as an attorney in private practice. 

Dr. Durbin earned a Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. 

General Counsel

Erik Durbin

Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis

Office of Economic and Risk Analysis

Erik Durbin is the Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis in the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis (OERA). In this role, he is responsible for the process and teams that develop the economic analysis for standard-setting and rulemaking projects and for the post-implementation review of their effectiveness. He also assists the PCAOB Chief Economist in conducting economic analyses for the Chair and the Board. 

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Dr. Durbin served as Section Chief, Consumer and Household Research and Policy, in the Office of Research at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He served as a senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers from 2007 to 2009, and has worked as an economist at the Federal Trade Commission, as an assistant professor of economics at the Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis, and as an attorney in private practice. 

Dr. Durbin earned a Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. 

Internal Oversight and Performance Assurance

Erik Durbin

Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis

Office of Economic and Risk Analysis

Erik Durbin is the Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis in the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis (OERA). In this role, he is responsible for the process and teams that develop the economic analysis for standard-setting and rulemaking projects and for the post-implementation review of their effectiveness. He also assists the PCAOB Chief Economist in conducting economic analyses for the Chair and the Board. 

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Dr. Durbin served as Section Chief, Consumer and Household Research and Policy, in the Office of Research at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He served as a senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers from 2007 to 2009, and has worked as an economist at the Federal Trade Commission, as an assistant professor of economics at the Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis, and as an attorney in private practice. 

Dr. Durbin earned a Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. 

International Affairs

Erik Durbin

Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis

Office of Economic and Risk Analysis

Erik Durbin is the Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis in the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis (OERA). In this role, he is responsible for the process and teams that develop the economic analysis for standard-setting and rulemaking projects and for the post-implementation review of their effectiveness. He also assists the PCAOB Chief Economist in conducting economic analyses for the Chair and the Board. 

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Dr. Durbin served as Section Chief, Consumer and Household Research and Policy, in the Office of Research at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He served as a senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers from 2007 to 2009, and has worked as an economist at the Federal Trade Commission, as an assistant professor of economics at the Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis, and as an attorney in private practice. 

Dr. Durbin earned a Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. 

Investor Advocate

Erik Durbin

Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis

Office of Economic and Risk Analysis

Erik Durbin is the Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis in the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis (OERA). In this role, he is responsible for the process and teams that develop the economic analysis for standard-setting and rulemaking projects and for the post-implementation review of their effectiveness. He also assists the PCAOB Chief Economist in conducting economic analyses for the Chair and the Board. 

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Dr. Durbin served as Section Chief, Consumer and Household Research and Policy, in the Office of Research at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He served as a senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers from 2007 to 2009, and has worked as an economist at the Federal Trade Commission, as an assistant professor of economics at the Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis, and as an attorney in private practice. 

Dr. Durbin earned a Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. 

Secretary

Erik Durbin

Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis

Office of Economic and Risk Analysis

Erik Durbin is the Deputy Chief Economist, Economic Analysis in the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis (OERA). In this role, he is responsible for the process and teams that develop the economic analysis for standard-setting and rulemaking projects and for the post-implementation review of their effectiveness. He also assists the PCAOB Chief Economist in conducting economic analyses for the Chair and the Board. 

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Dr. Durbin served as Section Chief, Consumer and Household Research and Policy, in the Office of Research at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He served as a senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers from 2007 to 2009, and has worked as an economist at the Federal Trade Commission, as an assistant professor of economics at the Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis, and as an attorney in private practice. 

Dr. Durbin earned a Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center.