A new presidential administration and the change of party affiliation in the White House portend a shift in leadership at the Securities and Exchange Commission—and careful consideration as to what new tone, direction, and priorities the SEC’s Division of Enforcement will take in 2021 and beyond can help you reduce compliance risk.

Jaclyn Jaeger is a freelance contributor to Compliance Week after working for the company for 15 years. She writes on a wide variety of topics, including ethics and compliance, risk management, legal,...