Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)
USA - Nationwide
10 years ranked
Provided by Goodwin
Allison Schoenthal is a partner in the firm’s Financial Industry group, Co-Chair of the Banking and Consumer Financial Services practice and Head of the Consumer Financial Services Litigation practice in New York. With over 20 years of experience, Allison leads a national team representing banks, lenders, loan servicers, government-sponsored enterprises, private equity firms, and other financial institutions in litigation, government investigations, and enforcement actions involving all types of consumer loans.
Allison brings deep experience navigating complex regulatory frameworks, managing high-stakes disputes, and providing strategic counsel. She has successfully defended clients in more than 1,000 individual or class actions involving claims under RESPA, TILA, FDCPA, TCPA, HOEPA, FCA, DPA, and UDAP statutes. She has also defended clients against enforcement actions by state and federal regulators including the CFPB, HUD, OCC, NYDFS, and State Attorneys General’s offices, among others.
JD, Fordham University School of Law 2000; BA, University of Virginia 1997
Provided by Chambers
Co-chair 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.
Provided by Chambers
Allison is the best, and is top notch in the consumer finance field. I cannot say enough good things about her.
Allison is always looking at trends in the industry and plans strategy accordingly to proactively assist clients with their needs.
Allison is very knowledgeable and practical.
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