Cat supports financial institutions and consumer finance companies in regulatory compliance matters.
Cat loves the complexity of regulations in this practice area, and she is fascinated by the intricate legal questions.
Cat works primarily with financial institutions and consumer lenders, helping clients establish policies and procedures, draft contracts and disclosures, and produce advertising in line with state and federal regulations. She advises clients on questions involving laws and requirements such as the Truth-in-Lending Act/Regulation Z, TILA-RESPA Disclosures Rule, Loan Originator Compensation Rule, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Wisconsin Consumer Act, Wisconsin First Lien Law and Wisconsin Marital Property Act. Cat also has experience managing commercial loan transactions, drafting loan documents and negotiating with borrowers, and she has assisted with regulatory matters for bank mergers and other asset purchase transactions.
Known for her focus and dedication to always finding the answer a client needs, Cat places a high priority on building long-lasting, ongoing client relationships. She often works with the same bank or lender for multiple years, giving her an opportunity to understand their business goals and strategies in depth and help them build compliance plans that accommodate those goals.