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Litigation and Regulatory Document Review Projects - Relativity Platform; Commercial loan document review for modifications in conjunction with LIBOR transition; Compliance Projects - policies and procedures review including state and federal legal research; Summarize hearing testimony and evidence for Texas Workforce Commission unemployment compensation appeals.

Administered the risk management insurance program including conducting investigations, communicating with claimants, witnesses, employees, and insurance carrier regarding litigation, auto, and property claims; supervised and handled the recovery of subrogation claims; reviewed special event permits and contracts for compliance with city insurance requirements; monitored legislation.

Managed consumer finance and reverse mortgage legal issues, claims, state, federal, and appellate litigation across the United States; hands on approach to all facets of litigation, including responding to discovery requests, drafting and revising legal briefs, preparing witness testimony, negotiating and drafting settlement agreements, and active management of fee billing; collaborated with management to develop litigation strategy and ensure alignment across various business teams and provide creative solutions to manage and reduce risk; mentor attorneys and paralegals on business practices and developing legal trends; advised business clients on risk management, compliance with state and federal lending laws, and investor relations matters.

Managed the contested litigation for a majority of the Eastern states; evaluated outside counsel qualifications and performance in connection with employer’s Retained Attorney Network ; dealt with state and federal regulatory and compliance issues; assisted in the setting of internal policies and procedures; participated in the reconciliation of matters between servicers and outside counsel concerning defaulted residential mortgage loans and investor requirements related to foreclosure, loss mitigation, title, and bankruptcy issues.

Us

Litigation management of cases throughout the United States related to a nationwide portfolio of residential and construction loans including origination and servicing issues, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and title issues; developed and monitored relationships with outside counsel including education on the company history, policies, procedures, and legal dispute strategy; provided counsel to origination and servicing operations to assist in responding to customer disputes and investor inquiries; reviewed and revised customer dispute responses and factual research performed by business units to mitigate potential losses and avoid litigation; advised management and compliance on federal and state mortgage lending laws and regulations; provided legal advice on mitigating risk and policies and procedures as warranted.

Identified and evaluated coverage issues; prepared coverage letters and analysis; evaluated exposure through an in-depth analysis of legal and factual issues; retained and managed litigation counsel through trial; attended mediations and trials; negotiated settlements; reviewed legal bills; presented litigation strategy to management; supported business leaders on as needed basis on claims and related issues and with marketing meetings.

Education record

Juris Doctor