Eric Bustillo Joins Fridman Fels & Soto as Partner After SEC Tenure
Fridman Fels & Soto, a white-collar criminal defense and litigation law firm based in Coral Gables, Florida, announced the addition of Eric I. Bustillo as partner on July 30, 2026. Bustillo previously served for over 15 years as Director of the SEC’s Miami Regional Office from 2010 to 2025 and has extensive experience in enforcement actions involving financial fraud, insider trading, market manipulation, cybersecurity, digital assets, and more. Bustillo will focus on representing clients in SEC investigations, securities litigation, whistleblower cases, and white-collar criminal defense. Managing Partner Daniel Fridman highlighted Bustillo’s reputation as one of the most respected government enforcement leaders joining a boutique firm known for attracting top-tier legal talent like Michael Garcia from White & Case last year. Before his role at the SEC, Bustillo worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Florida and began his career with the SEC as a Staff Attorney before becoming Branch Chief.