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Valerie Hletko

Valerie Hletko

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

Ms. Hletko, a Partner in the Washington, D.C., and Chicago offices of Buckley LLP, represents a variety of financial services clients in complex civil litigation, as well as in investigations and enforcement actions initiated by the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and state bank regulatory agencies and state attorneys general. She has assisted with pre-enforcement matters relating to an array of consumer financial products and services, including responding to Proposed Action and Request for Response letters, Notice and Opportunity to Respond and Advise letters, and managing issues relating to self-disclosure.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Governing Committee of the Conference on Consumer Finance Law and the Out Leadership Committee

Publications

Co-author: Litigation Services Handbook: The Role of the Financial Expert (Fair Lending Litigation chapter)

Personal

J.D., University of Chicago; M.T.S., Harvard University; B.A., Kenyon College (magna cum laude)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

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

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Valerie Hletko is an experienced litigator with a robust grounding in consumer protection laws. She is particularly noted for her expertise in fair lending matters.

Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations) - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Valerie Hletko is an experienced litigator with a robust grounding in consumer protection laws. She is particularly noted for her expertise in fair lending matters.

Strengths

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  • Valarie is responsive, knowledgeable and incredibly practical.

    Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)Chambers Guide to the USA

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