Speaking Engagements

Our attorneys are frequent speakers at industry conferences and events in the financial services industry. Contact us to request a speaker for your event.

Sep
16

Webinar: Show Me the Way to Payday: Cracking the Code on Mortgage Broker Compensation!

Come join us September 16th at 1:00 PM Central as we dive into the rules, regulations, and current trends around mortgage broker loan originator compensation from industry leaders Troy Garris, Bob Niemi and Josh Weinberg. Learn how to stay compliant while keeping your commissions in check, avoid common pitfalls, and navigate the do’s and don’ts of getting paid—without breaking the bank or the law! This webinar is a great lead up to the live panel in Las Vegas at NAMB National 2024. Go For the Win!

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May
4
to May 7

Mortgage Bankers Association Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference 2024

Sun. 5/5 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

TILA RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID)

Speaker: Richard Horn

This session features a moderator-facilitated discussion where attendees ask questions and exchange information to learn how peers are approaching compliance challenges related to TILA RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID). Sponsored by Orrick.

Sun. 5/5 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

EMERGING ISSUES TRACK: Data Breach Crisis - a "How To" on Next Steps and Best Practices

Speaker: Troy Garris

Data breaches are a daily event in the news. Regulators have implemented strategies to help prevent these events from happening and provide a course of action when they do. This session explores preparedness, response, and best practices when a breach occurs. Sponsored by Cooley.

Mon. 5/6 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM

Applied Compliance Track: Loan Originator Compensation

Speaker: Troy Garris

This expert panel analyzes fact patterns and issues of top concern pertaining to loan originator compensation. Discussion includes recent updates and changes you need to be aware of. Best practices and tips for avoiding common pitfalls and recent enforcement actions are discussed. Sponsored by FTI Consulting.

 

Tues. 5/7 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM

Data Security and Best Practices to Protect Consumer Information

Speaker: John Levonick

Bad actors threaten the security of consumer information daily. Attend this panel of industry experts to learn about the legal and compliance challenges of protecting data. This expert panel discusses the FTC Safeguards Rule, the NY DFS Cybersecurity Rule, compliance strategies including data mapping, third-party oversight, and more.

 

Tues. 5/7 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM

Changes in Administrative Law and the Impact on Compliance

Speaker: Richard Horn

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Representative Past Speaking Engagements

Mortgage Bankers Association Compliance and Risk Management Conference 2023

  • APPLIED COMPLIANCE TRACK: LO Comp/Employment

    • Monday, September 11, 2023

    • Troy Garris joined other panelists to speak about fact patterns and issues of top concern pertaining to loan originator (LO) compensation and employment. Includes recent updates and changes you need to be aware of. Best practices and tips for avoiding common pitfalls and recent enforcement actions.

  • KEY COMPLIANCE UPDATES TRACK: Recent CFPB Updates

    • Monday, September 11, 2023

    • Richard Horn presented on the recent updates to CFPB rules, new initiatives, and enforcement actions that can impact risk management strategies, rules pertaining to marketing communications, data privacy, mortgage servicing, debt collection rules, and fair lending.

  • CLOSING SUPER SESSION: Regulatory Compliance

    • Tuesday, September 12, 2023

    • Richard Horn spoke in the Closing Super Session

Texas Mortgage Bankers Association

  • Equitable Mortgage Lending: Fair Lending and CRA Promoting Equitable Mortgage Lending: Exploring Fair Lending and the Community Reinvestment Act

    • Thursday, August 17, 2023

    • Troy Garris discussed the crucial aspects of fair lending and the Community Reinvestment Act and the latest developments, challenges, and best practices in ensuring equal access to credit and financial services for all members of our communities.

Chicagoland Compliance Association - FAIR LENDING AND CRA SYMPOSIUM In Oak Brook, IL 

  • Fair Lending Enforcement

  • July 27, 2023

  • Richard Horn spoke on Fair Lending Enforcement, including the CFPB’s Townstone Financial lawsuit and other CFPB and DOJ redlining settlements.

NS3 - National Settlement Services Summit in St. Louis, MO

  • The CFPB Unveiled: What’s New, What’s Hot, and What’s Not

  • June 8, 2023

  • Richard Horn discussed the CFPB’s Townstone Financial lawsuit and other CFPB and DOJ fair lending settlements, recent CFPB proposed and final rules, the future Supreme Court case on the CFPB’s Appropriations, and more. Be sure to bring your questions about the future of the CFPB and impacts to our industry.

MBA's Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference 2023

  • COMPLIANCE CONVERSATIONS TRACK: TRID Pricing and Challenges 

  • Richard Horn facilitated a peer-to-peer discussion regarding TRID, offering an opportunity to exchange ideas with other compliance professionals facing the same challenges.

  • Repurchases, Buybacks and Working with Investors

  • This session highlights strategies to effectively work with investors to remediate non-performing loans or contest repurchase demands. James Brody and other panelists will discussed the compliance and legal considerations, including underwriting standards, disclosures, and reps and warranties to manage repurchases and buybacks. 

  • COMPLIANCE CONVERSATIONS TRACK: Loan Originator Compensation 

  • Troy Garris facilitated a discussion about the loan originator compensation rule, offering an opportunity to exchange ideas with other compliance professionals facing the same challenges.

  • Fair Lending Part 1 

  • Richard Horn spoke at the conference at the session “Fair Lending Part I:  Key Cases and Managing Fair Lending Investigations.”

Mortgage Bankers Association of New Jersey

  • Winning Strategies to Successfully Mitigate and Resolve Agency and Investor Repurchase Demands

  • Wed. 5/3

  • James Brody spoke at the Winning Strategies to Successfully Mitigate and Resolve Agency and Investor Repurchase Demands session in Atlantic City, NJ.