My interest in the legal field began early with various circumstances that gave me a passion for defending businesses and individuals from government and plaintiff counsel overreach. I ensure that my clients follow all applicable laws and regulations and are prepared to defend their positions when challenged. I am a leader with a demonstrated record of building, developing, and maintaining teams of professionals who function at a high level of effectiveness. Through 30+ years of proficiency, I am an executive who makes himself an effective member of a management team. A proven leader in achieving success by developing and executing programs to complement business strategy and drive business initiatives while controlling costs and managing risk.Most recently, I opened my law firm to provide businesses with my expertise on an as-needed basis. As a solo practice attorney, I advise investors and companies on legal, regulatory, and operational considerations. Recognizing that my forte is within team environments where I can utilize my strong Leadership skills and Executive management regarding complex legal and business issues, I am exploring opportunities in the Dallas area.My strengths include:• Advisor to Executive Management and Boards of Directors• Strategic Vision and Ability to Execute Strategic Initiatives• Ability to Manage Complex Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement Actions and Governmental Inquiries• Experience in Managing Complex Transactions to Completion• Experience in contracts and contract negotiation• Experience in Risk Management and Quality Control• Experience in HR matters• Experience in Vendor ManagementIn previous positions, I also have experience working with startups and turnarounds. I find great satisfaction in being a part of a team that builds out businesses to become successful and sustainable businesses.Contact 214-864-9357 or craiglackey@craiglackeylaw.com Aside from work, I enjoy fitness, raising cabernet grapes, and the arts.FOCUS: General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Counsel, Consumer Finance, Mortgage Banking, Real Estate, Startups, Turn Arounds, Leadership, Private Equity, Regulatory Counsel, Risk Management, Litigation, HR Law
Craig Lackey Law Pllc
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AttorneyCraig Lackey Law Pllc Jun 2023 - PresentSolo practice advising investors and companies on legal, regulatory, and operational considerations.
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Executive Vice President And General CounselRushmore Loan Management Services Llc Jan 2017 - Jun 2023Irvine, Ca, UsResponsible for managing all legal matters for residential mortgage servicer with over 800 employees servicing more than 400,000 loans with UPB in excess of $63 billion for over 25 clients with offices located in California, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Tennessee, and Puerto Rico. Managed Law department, Quality Control department, Ombudsman department, Customer Complaint Resolution department, Vendor Management department, and Complex Foreclosures group. Reporting directly to the Chairman of the Board and CEO, additional responsibilities include:• Advise CEO, Board Members, and Executive management regarding complex legal and business issues• Provide legal counseling on employment matters to the Human Resources Executive. • Overseeing litigation, corporate, and contractual law matters.• Managing enforcement actions and governmental inquiries.• Provided day-to-day legal guidance on all aspects of Rushmore’s operations,• Serve as corporate secretary. -
PartnerPerkins Coie Llp Oct 2015 - Dec 2016Seattle, Wa, UsProvided legal and regulatory counsel to mortgage lenders, auto finance lenders, unsecured lenders, and other consumer and commercial finance companies regarding complex litigation, transactional, and regulatory matters. Representative matters included:· Representation of a large national mortgage lender in the acquisition of a smaller special servicer.· Representation of a private equity fund investing in MSRs in an MSR financing facility and loan servicing agreements.· Representation of several small mortgage lenders in MRA facilities.· Representation of large mortgage servicers in numerous mortgage loan-related litigation matters.· Representation of a marketplace lender in its creation, licensing, and development of saleable products, policies, and procedures. -
Executive Vice President/General Counsel And Corporate SecretaryCaliber Home Loans, Inc. May 2012 - Oct 2015Coppell, Tx, UsServe as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer for Caliber Home Loans, Inc., a mortgage bank servicing $100,000,000,000 in residential mortgage loans and originating mortgage loans in 49 states through consumer direct, wholesale, correspondant lending and retail branch channels. Supervise all legal and compliance support for the business including licensing, examinations and regulatory oversight, litigation, transactional matters, servicing and originations legal support, HR, and corporate matters. Also serve as corporate secretary. -
Director LegalHudson Americas May 2010 - May 2012
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General Counsel MortgageHudson Americas Aug 2008 - May 2010
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Executive Vice PresidentCountrywide Home Loans 2000 - 2008Charlotte, Nc, UsManaging counsel to Countrywide's mortrgage servicing and related businesses. -
First Vice PresidentBank One Apr 1998 - Aug 2000Senior Counsel to Bank One's Auto Finance business.
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Senior CounselBank Of America Sep 1994 - Oct 1997Charlotte, Nc, UsManaging counsel to Bank of America's auto finance, home equity and unsecured lending divisions. -
Assistant General CounselThe Associates 1990 - 1994UsRegional Counsel to the Associates consumer and home equity lending divisions. -
Senior Staff CounselCiticorp Mortgage 1986 - 1990New York, New York, Us
Craig Lackey Education Details
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Washington University In St. Louis School Of LawJd -
Saint Louis UniversityHistory/Political Science
Frequently Asked Questions about Craig Lackey
What company does Craig Lackey work for?
Craig Lackey works for Craig Lackey Law Pllc
What is Craig Lackey's role at the current company?
Craig Lackey's current role is General Counsel ╿ Chief Legal Officer ╿ Consumer Finance ╿ Mortgage Banking ╿ Real Estate ╿ Regulatory Counsel ╿ HR Law ╿ Private Equity ╿ Risk Management ╿Executive Leader ╿ Startups ╿ Litigation.
What schools did Craig Lackey attend?
Craig Lackey attended Washington University In St. Louis School Of Law, Saint Louis University.
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