FTC Names Levi Swank Deputy Director of Consumer Protection Bureau

USA: FTC Names Levi Swank Deputy Director of Consumer Protection Bureau

The Federal Trade Commission announced on Jan. 30, 2026 that Levi Swank will serve as deputy director of its Bureau of Consumer Protection, a senior position responsible for guiding the agency’s enforcement and consumer‑education efforts.

Appointment details

Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson made the appointment in a statement released by the FTC, noting that Swank will join the bureau’s leadership team to help advance its mission of safeguarding consumers and promoting fair competition.

Professional background

Swank is a seasoned consumer‑protection litigator who previously practiced at a large Washington, D.C., law firm, where he handled enforcement actions, class actions, and investigations. He earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, graduating Order of the Coif and serving as an executive editor of the Virginia Law Review. Prior to law school, he received a B.A. in Government from Patrick Henry College and clerked for Judge Alice M. Batchelder of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Bureau of Consumer Protection overview

The bureau leads the FTC’s work on a range of consumer issues, including deceptive advertising, privacy violations, and unfair business practices. Its staff conduct investigations, bring civil actions, and develop educational resources for the public.

Potential impact on enforcement

According to the FTC, Swank’s litigation experience is expected to strengthen the bureau’s ability to pursue complex cases and coordinate multi‑agency efforts, though the agency did not specify particular policy shifts.

FTC’s consumer protection agenda

The commission continues to emphasize competition, consumer education, and the prevention of fraud. It maintains that it will never demand money, make threats, or promise prizes, and it encourages the public to report fraudulent activity through its online portals.

This report is based on information from the Federal Trade Commission, licensed under Public Domain (U.S. Government Work). Source: Official U.S. Government release.