# 17 C.F.R. § 205.1 (2026): Purpose and scope

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P205_S205_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 C.F.R. § 205.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 17 CFR: Commodity and Securities Exchanges / Chapter II: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION / Part 205: STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR ATTORNEYS APPEARING AND PRACTICING BEFORE THE COMMISSION IN THE REPRESENTATION OF AN ISSUER / § 205.1: § 205.1   Purpose and scope.

## Text

This part sets forth minimum standards of professional conduct for attorneys appearing and practicing before the Commission in the representation of an issuer. These standards supplement applicable standards of any jurisdiction where an attorney is admitted or practices and are not intended to limit the ability of any jurisdiction to impose additional obligations on an attorney not inconsistent with the application of this part. Where the standards of a state or other United States jurisdiction where an attorney is admitted or practices conflict with this part, this part shall govern.

## Nearby sections

- [17 C.F.R. § 205.1 (2026) § 205.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P205_S205_1.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 205.2 (2026) § 205.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P205_S205_2.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 205.3 (2026) § 205.3   Issuer as client.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P205_S205_3.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 205.4 (2026) § 205.4   Responsibilities of supervisory attorneys.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P205_S205_4.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 205.5 (2026) § 205.5   Responsibilities of a subordinate attorney.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P205_S205_5.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 205.6 (2026) § 205.6   Sanctions and discipline.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P205_S205_6.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 205.7 (2026) § 205.7   No private right of action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P205_S205_7.md)

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