Represented a retail client in the design of a compliance training program on best practices in accepting credit card payments for our client’s employees. 

Represented various lending institutions in complex breach of contract actions, banking and UCC litigation, and injunction proceedings.

Represented a major international bank in the negotiation and drafting of renewed master services agreements with three major credit bureaus.

Represented credit card issuing banks in drafting credit card disclosures and marketing materials, contract negotiation and termination, process improvement, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.

Represented a securities broker-dealer in twenty-seven related actions arising from a Ponzi scheme perpetrated by a registered representative. Assisted in drafting and arguing a successful motion to dismiss a significant portion of the plaintiffs’ claims and successfully resisting a motion to dismiss in a related insurance coverage action.

Represented HSBC in the sale of several private label credit card portfolios.

Represented consumer credit companies, mortgage lenders, and auto finance companies in state and federal litigation, including class actions.

Represented financial institutions in all aspects of class action defense, including opposition to class certification, deposing named plaintiffs, and drafting successful motions to dismiss and for summary judgment.

Advised international money transmitter clients on U.S. anti-money laundering regulations and state registration laws.

Represented internal business teams within a major international bank on sweeping changes in laws and regulations, including the CARD Act and Dodd-Frank Act.

Represented credit card processing companies on compliance with various federal laws.

Represented third party auto lenders in statewide and nationwide class actions.