
Welcome to MBA’s Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference. Watch general sessions covering the industry’s key legal and regulatory issues. Get expert advice and connect with your peers from across the nation in Breakouts and Engagement Sessions. Join us for everything you need to connect, learn and lead!
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 | ||
10:30am – 11:15am ET | Opening General Session: The State of the Industry (CLE) Sponsor: Ballard Spahr LLP Join us for an insightful overview of the state of the industry with MBA’s President and CEO, Bob Broeksmit. After his remarks, Bob welcomes special guest, Stergios "Terry" Theologides, Fannie Mae’s General Counsel. | Opening Remarks: Robert Broeksmit, CMB, President & Chief Executive Officer, Mortgage Bankers Association Moderator: Michael Briggs, General Counsel & Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Mortgage Bankers Association Speaker: Stergios (Terry) Theologides, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Fannie Mae |
11:15am – 11:35am ET | General Session: An Update from the CFPB Dave Uejio, the Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB),provides an update on the agency’s perspective on post-pandemic servicing issues, racial equity and other regulatory priorities. | Speaker: Dave Uejio, Acting Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) |
11:35am – 11:45am ET | BREAK | |
11:45am – 12:30pm ET | General Session: The New Administration and Regulatory Changes (CLE) Sponsor: McGlinchey Stafford This expert panel will provide actionable analysis of the key regulatory changes to come, as well as the likely priorities of key regulatory appointments. | Moderator: Pete Mills, SVP, Residential Policy and Member Engagement, Mortgage Bankers Association Speakers: Kathleen Benway, Partner, Alston & Bird, LLP Krista Cooley, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP Eric Mogilnicki, Partner, Covington & Burling, LLP Jeffrey Naimon, Partner, Buckley LLP |
12:30pm – 1:00pm ET | BREAK | |
1:00pm – 1:50pm ET 2:00pm – 2:50pm ET 3:00pm – 3:50pm ET | Concurrent Breakout Sessions: LINK TO DETAIL | Track 1: CMCP (CLE) The Certified Mortgage Compliance Professionals track covers foundational concepts for those new to mortgage compliance or seeking a refresher. Conference attendees gain access to the rest of MBA Education’s CMCP Level 1 courses at no additional cost, other than the exam fee. Learn more about CMCP in the Resources section. Track 2: Applied Compliance (CLE) Speakers present fact patterns for analysis and provide actionable advice on addressing these hot topics. Track 3: Regulatory Development/Post Pandemic (CLE) Sessions in this track dive deep into changing guidance on issues related to the impact of the pandemic. Sponsored by Blank Rome. |
4:00pm - 5:00pm ET | Engagement Session: Industry Hot Topics Roundtable Sponsor: Perkins Cole LLP Join legal experts from Perkins Coie LLP for updates on hot industry topics such as: The New Administration’s Priorities and Regulatory/Enforcement Updates, Litigation Trends, Privacy & CCPA Class Actions, Navigating the Return to In-Person Work. Then, turn on your camera and microphone, join the discussion and connect with fellow legal and regulatory professionals. CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CONVERSATION | Facilitators: David Biderman, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP Barak Cohen, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP Simon Feng, Senior Attorney, Perkins Coie LLP Dominique Shelton Leipzig, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP Jon Daryanani, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP (Chat room conversations will be available on demand after the event) |
4:00pm - 5:00pm ET | Engagement Session: Stump the Panel! Pandemic/Post-Pandemic Loss Mitigation Sponsor: Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Please join us for a lively, interactive roundtable discussion covering common compliance challenges and litigation risks related to COVID accommodations, forbearances, deferrals, and modifications featuring Lauren Campisi, Brian McGrath and Vaishali Rao—leading attorneys in Hinshaw & Culbertson’s Consumer Financial Services Practice, and Margaret Chase, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Fannie Mae. Join the discussion for a chance to stump the panel and win big prizes! CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CONVERSATION | Facilitators: Lauren Campisi, Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Vaishali Rao, Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Brian McGrath, Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Margaret Chase, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Fannie Mae (Chat room conversations will be available on demand after the event) |
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 | ||
11:00am – 11:50pm ET | General Session: The American Presidency: Past, Present and Future (CLE) Sponsor - Weiner Brodsky Kider PC As one of America’s leading presidential historians, Douglas Brinkley has written books on Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt. In this interview with MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, Brinkley shares his extensive knowledge of the office of the presidency and the men who have filled it. He paints a rich portrait of the past, offers unparalleled insight into our present, and imparts lessons we should consider for the future. | Moderator: Robert Broeksmit, CMB, President & Chief Executive Officer, Mortgage Bankers Association Featured Speaker: Douglas Brinkley, CNN Presidential Historian and Best Selling Author |
11:50am - 12:00pm ET | BREAK | |
12:00pm - 12:50pm ET | General Session: Major Litigation (CLE) Sponsor: Buckley LLP This session reviews major litigation trends and significant cases with a focus on litigation and enforcement in the wake of COVID 19’s impact on the mortgage market. | Moderator: Mallory Garner, Senior Managing Director & General Counsel, PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. Speakers: Richard Gottlieb, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP Thomas Hefferon, Partner, Goodwin Michelle Rogers, Partner, Buckley LLP |
12:50pm - 1:00pm ET | BREAK | |
1:00pm - 3:55pm ET | Litigation Forum LINK TO DETAIL | Track 1: Litigation Forum This fast-paced track features updates on the latest cases impacting mortgage compliance issues. |
1:00pm – 1:50pm ET | Concurrent Breakout Sessions: LINK TO DETAIL | Tracks 2 & 3: Regulatory Trends Emerging hot topics are covered in this comprehensive track sponsored by Mayer Brown. |
2:00pm – 2:50pm ET 3:00pm – 3:50pm ET | Concurrent Breakout Sessions: LINK TO DETAIL | Track 2: Regulatory Trends Emerging hot topics are covered in this comprehensive track sponsored by Mayer Brown. Track 3: Legal Ethics Earn CLE Ethics credit in this educational course focused on ethical issues that arise for litigators. |
4:00pm – 5:00pm ET | Engagement Session sponsored by Winnow Global Sponsor: Winnow Global Join an interactive discussion facilitated by host. Turn on your camera and microphone, join the discussion and connect with other legal and regulatory professionals. CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CONVERSATION | Facilitators: Kristie Battershell, Director, Approved |
4:00pm – 5:00pm ET | Engagement Session: The Latest on Regulatory Expectations for Vendor Management Sponsor: Sheppard Mullin Join us to review the latest developments on Vendor Management requirements with regard to Mortgage Finance. The twists and turns in managing third parties are coming at a steady clip these days, and good intentions may not be enough to satisfy increasingly vigilant regulators seeking to hold mortgage companies and their vendors liable for regulatory compliance failures. We’ll discuss the latest cases and enforcement actions along with tips to stay ahead of the curve. CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CONVERSATION | Facilitator: Moorari Shah, Partner, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP |

Resources
A collection of content to further your experience, including topical videos and presentations. Also included are important forms for Continuing Education Credits.
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