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Texas, United States

Dallas, Texas, Us

- Provide end-to-end legal support for Hudson Homes, a full-scale manager and operator of single family rentals (SFR)- Strategic member of the executive management team focused on compliance and efficiency- Supervise legal and compliance teams in their efforts to protect the company and improve the financial bottom line- Counsel and advise the executive team; draft, negotiate, and manage agreements; advise on privacy issues; oversee compliance matters, manage outside counsel and litigation

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

- Advised senior executives on contractual terms, company policies, new regulations, and proposed business initiatives- Worked directly with Fannie Mae’s regulator, FHFA, on various projects and regulator requests- Retained, directed, and managed outside counsel

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

- Worked directly with the General Counsel and senior officers in the legal department to further the department’s strategy and goals

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

- Managed a team of paralegals located in three different offices and helped them set and progress toward career goals - Advised on mortgage servicing and REO business policy, procedure, and strategy to ensure compliance with applicable laws and new regulations - Managed active servicing and REO litigation and worked with outside counsel to investigate claims, draft pleadings, and defend cases in state and federal courts- Assisted with responses to congressional and media inquiries to limit reputational and litigation risk

- Represented major banks, mortgage and auto finance companies, and other financial institutions in state and federal court litigation involving consumer finance, real estate, title, lien priority, and contract and debt collection issues

- Reviewed pleadings, researched legal issues, and drafted bench memos and proposed orders for the judge’s consideration

Education record

B.S., Management, Finance