About

Provided by Goodwin

The financial industry has endured a sea of change in regulations, technological advancements and market forces. Consolidation, rising costs, revenue constraints, compliance hurdles, cyber threats, regulatory scrutiny and class actions present our clients with frequent challenges. Goodwin’s Financial Industry practice delivers an unprecedented combination of innovation, diverse perspectives and deeply rooted knowledge of the broad, global financial services industry, all in one cohesive platform. This holistic approach enables us to provide our clients with strategic and tactical advice, a range of pragmatic options and bottom-line results.

Across every financial industry segment, our goal is to minimize disruption to your business and negative impact to your bottom line. From transactional law to compliance to enforcement to litigation, more than 100 Financial Industry lawyers working from Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., London, and Frankfurt, offer a single point of counsel and experience across transactional, advisory, and litigation matters.

Chambers Review

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Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation) - USA - Nationwide

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Goodwin has particular strength in the consumer finance space, advising in relation to regulatory compliance and enforcement, and handling class action litigation concerning such topics as mortgages, credit cards and auto finance. Also advises FinTech companies in connection with a raft of regulatory matters, including payment systems issues and privacy matters. Highly experienced at representing clients in complex litigation filed by the CFPB, SEC and DOJ.

Work Highlights

  • Goodwin represented SoLo Funds in litigation filed by the CFPB alleging unfair, deceptive and abusive acts or practices and violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas M Hefferon
Thomas M Hefferon
Star Individuals

Thomas Hefferon's civil litigation practice encompasses the defense of industry-leading clients in consumer class actions and government enforcement actions.

Tom is an institution in this space.

He is a very talented and creative lawyer.

Allison Schoenthal
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Allison Schoenthal
2
Band 2
Cochair of Goodwin's banking and consumer financial services practice Allison Schoenthal is recognized for her experience defending clients in cases involving a broad range of consumer lending legislation. Her expertise encompasses the Truth in Lending Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, among others.

Allison is fantastic to work with, she is smart and well-versed in consumer finance.

She really tries to learn the company’s inner workings and is supremely client-focused.

Sabrina Rose-Smith
2
Sabrina Rose-Smith
2
Band 2
Sabrina Rose-Smith routinely defends consumer lenders against major government enforcement actions. She also often advises clients on complex examinations and investigations brought by a range of state and federal regulators.

She has deep experience and has provided very useful, practice advice and support.

Brooks R Brown
3
Brooks R Brown
3
Band 3
Brooks Brown regularly defends large clients in putative class action lawsuits and MDLs in consumer finance matters, often concerning mortgage loans and the Fair Housing Act.

He's a very competent, capable lawyer.

Matthew Sheldon
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Matthew Sheldon
3
Band 3
The Washington-based Matthew Sheldon has significant experience of advising large financial institutions on a range of matters, including contentious False Claims Act issues related to mortgage lending. He has experience in both the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

He is exceptionally smart, but he's also business-minded and practical.

Matt gives a good combination of academic and practical legal advice; he understands our business.

Samantha Kirby
3
Samantha Kirby
3
Band 3

Samantha Kirby is chair of the firm's financial services group and is recognized for her prowess as a transactional attorney, offering clients the benefit of extensive experience in M&A matters. Her expertise encompasses routine dealings with the FDIC and OCC and a wide range of state and federal regulators.

She is able to determine how to solve complex issues due to her communication skills and thorough analytical and legal skills.

Kimberly Monty Holzel
4
Kimberly Monty Holzel
4
Band 4

Kimberly Monty Holzel is sought after by banking and fintech clients for advice on compliance issues. She has expertise on matters concerning anti-money laundering and credit card programs.

Kim is very knowledgeable and responsive to business needs.

William E Stern
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William E Stern
4
Band 4

William Stern is respected for his expertise in bank regulatory matters, offering broad capabilities in issues ranging from AML compliance to capital requirements. He has additional experience counseling financial institutions on privacy and data security concerns.

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)

William E Stern
4
William E Stern
4
Band 4
Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)

Kimberly Monty Holzel
4
Kimberly Monty Holzel
4
Band 4
Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations)

Sabrina Rose-Smith
2
Sabrina Rose-Smith
2
Band 2
Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)

Thomas M Hefferon
Thomas M Hefferon
Star Individuals
Allison Schoenthal
2
Allison Schoenthal
2
Band 2
Brooks R Brown
3
Brooks R Brown
3
Band 3
Matthew Sheldon
3
Matthew Sheldon
3
Band 3
Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A

Samantha Kirby
3
Samantha Kirby
3
Band 3