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SPEAKERS |
Keynote Speakers
Mark Calabria, Ph.D.Author, Shelter from the Storm: How a COVID Mortgage Meltdown was Averted
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Mark Calabria, Ph.D. Author & Senior Advisor to the Cato Institute Mark A. Calabria is Senior Advisor to the Cato Institute and author of Shelter from the Storm: How A COVID Mortgage Meltdown Was Averted. He provides strategic input and direction on the federal economic policy‐making process. He previously served as the Director of Financial Regulation Studies at the Cato Institute, where he co‐founded Cato’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives. Calabria was confirmed by the United States Senate in April 2019 as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which regulates and supervises Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks. During his service at FHFA, Calabria led the agency’s response to COVID, as well as laying the groundwork for a removal of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government conservatorship. Calabria also revitalized FHFA as a prudential regulator, establishing the agency’s new Research, Accounting Policy, and Resolution Divisions. Prior to his heading FHFA, Calabria served at the White House as Chief Economist to Vice President Mike Pence. In that role, he led the Vice President’s work on taxes, trade, labor, financial services, manufacturing, and general economic issues, including serving as a key member of the team that enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and the United States-Mexico‐Canada trade agreement. Calabria served as the Vice President’s primary representative for the U.S.‐Japan Economic Dialogue. Calabria also represented Vice President Pence on the White House Ocean Policy Committee. Calabria served as a senior aide to the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs under Chairmen Richard Shelby and Phil Gramm. During his Senate service, he acted as the primary drafter of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA), which established a stronger regulatory framework for the government-sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks. He also led the Banking Committee’s response to Hurricane Katrina, as well as the Committee’s work on the Shelby‐Dodd Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008, which served as the basis for the Biggert‐Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012. Calabria is a regular commentator on economic and financial issues, his work having appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the New York Post, USA Today, the Hill, American Banker, Investor’s Business Daily, National Review, DC Examiner, the Washington Times, the Orange County Register, among others. Presentation(s):
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Edward Seiler, Ph.D.Associate Vice President for Housing Economics,
Mortgage Bankers Association x
Edward Seiler, Ph.D. Associate Vice President for Housing Economics, Mortgage Bankers Association Executive Director, Research Institute for Housing America (RIHA) Edward Seiler is an economist with over 20 years of experience in financial services. He currently serves as Associate Vice President for Housing Economics at the Mortgage Bankers Association. His responsibilities include performing economic and econometric research to support MBA’s forecasts and policy positions, writing research reports, and supporting MBA’s affordable housing initiatives. He’s also the Executive Director of The Research Institute for Housing America (RIHA), where Seiler is responsible for managing research agendas, sponsorship, publication process, advisory boards, and budget. He previously was head of research for Dworbell’s affordable and senior housing organizations and Chief Housing Economist at Summit, an analytics advisory firm with a focus on housing finance. Prior to joining Summit, Seiler was Director at Fannie Mae, where he directed the development and implementation of analytical models used to guide credit loss management decisions. He has lectured graduate-level econometrics at Johns Hopkins University and published several peer-reviewed articles. He was earlier employed as a manager at Bates White, an economics consulting firm, and as a postdoctoral fellow at The Hebrew University. He earned his Ph.D. in economics from The University of Chicago, where he was a Fulbright Scholar. Presentation(s):
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Porter Heath MorganPartner, Martin Lyons Watts Morgan PLLC
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Porter Heath Morgan Partner, Martin Lyons Watts Morgan PLLC Porter Heath Morgan is an attorney and advisor who partners with clients to help unlock their people and their leadership, compliance, and technology initiatives. Heath is a third-generation collection attorney who has grown up in the industry and has 19 years of corporate counsel experience for collection agencies, collection law firms, debt buyers, creditors, and technology companies. Heath is passionate about training and education. He is a frequent speaker for ACA, NCBA, and RMAI. Porter also serves on the ACA Council of Delegates and is a founding member of the Colorado Creditors Bar Association, where he serves on the board of directors and as the CLE Committee chair. Heath is licensed in Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Wyoming and is a member of the Supreme Court Bar. Presentation(s):
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Speakers & Facilitators (A-Z)
John AnsellManaging Partner
Brock & Scott, PLLC |
Emily BartekoskeSenior Attorney
SouthLaw, PC x
Emily Bartekoske Senior Attorney SouthLaw, PC Emily Bartekoske joined SouthLaw, P.C. in July 2014 and is a Senior Attorney supervising the Iowa Foreclosure Department located in the West Des Moines, Iowa office. She obtained her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Northern Iowa in 2006. She obtained her law degree from Drake University Law School in 2009 and is currently admitted to practice law in both state and federal courts in Iowa. Bartekoske currently focuses her practice on representing financial institutions and creditors’ rights in real estate finance and mortgage foreclosure. Presentation(s):
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Holly BayaBusiness Development Director,
iMailTracking x
Holly Baya Business Development Director iMailTracking Holly Baya brings over 15 years of experience in business development and client relations, supporting vendors and law firms. She has also worked in technical implementations, onboarding, and training, as well as spending almost a decade in servicing, with a specialty in bankruptcy. Her professional background gives her a unique ‘big picture’ perspective, allowing her to proactively identify and respond to her client’s needs. Presentation(s):
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Brett BeehlerPartner
Rosenberg & Associates LLC x
Brett Beehler Partner Rosenberg & Associates LLC Brett C. Beehler holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgetown University (1991), a Juris Doctor from the American University’s Washington College of Law (1994 – cum laude), and has been a member of the Rosenberg & Associates, LLC legal team since 2010. As a Partner, Beehler oversees and manages the day-to-day operations of the firm’s REO, Residential and Commercial Settlement, Title Curative, and Title Litigation practices; including oversight of the attorneys, paralegals, Managers and Team Leads assigned to these Departments. Serving as a creditors and real estate counsel with an emphasis on litigation since the inception of his legal career in 1994, Beehler brings a broad range of practical experience from over 27 years in the field. Licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, Beehler serves his client's diverse needs involving commercial and residential real estate transactions, commercial transactions, commercial and residential leasing and lease negotiations, commercial litigation, creditor's rights (including replevin, detinue, and creditor representation in bankruptcy), title curative, title claims and title litigation matters. He serves as a continuing education instructor, as well as a speaker and panelist at various real estate, investor, and default industry events. Beehler is also a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, Virginia State Bar, and the District of Columbia Bar, as well as an elected member to the Order of Barrister’s and Cambridge’s Who’s Who. Presentation(s):
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Hilary B. BonialManaging Director
Bonial & Associates, P.C. x
Hilary B. Bonial Managing Director Bonial & Associates, P.C. Hilary B. Bonial is the Managing Director of Bonial & Associates, P. C., a default services law firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Born in Nacthitoches and raised in Central Louisiana, Bonial joined Brice Legal Group in 1999. The law firm which now bears her name has been a leader in representing creditors for almost 30 years. Bonial often speaks about her love of Bankruptcy Law throughout the nation and is a regular at industry events. In her spare time, she is a boating and BBQ enthusiast. She is a member of the Louisiana State Bar 1996, and Texas State Bar 2006, Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification, and the Louisiana Board of Specialization. Presentation(s):
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Joseph A. CamilloManaging Partner
Brock & Scott, PLLC x
Joseph A. Camillo Managing Partner Brock & Scott, PLLC Joseph A. Camillo is the Managing Partner of Brock and Scott, PLLC. Camillo has over 28 years of experience in the areas of Banking, Creditors’ Rights, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Real Estate, Litigation, Regulatory Compliance, and Condominium Law. Camillo also has extensive experience in representing public sector/quasi-governmental agencies such as Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency; Rhode Island Housing; Maine State Housing Finance Authority, Fannie Mae; Freddie Mac; HUD, USDA; and the Veterans Association. He is admitted to practice law in all state and federal courts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, US District Court for the District of Vermont, and the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Camillo earned his J.D. from the Massachusetts School of Law in 1994, and his B.A. from St. Bonaventure University in 1989. Camillo lectures extensively throughout the country on topics such as foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction, condominium law, and litigation. He serves as corporate counsel for the New England Adjustment Managers Association (NEAMA); a Conference Faculty member of Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) as well as a faculty member of the Real Estate Bar Association (REBA), American Legal and Financial Network (ALFN), and USFN. Presentation(s):
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Nicole CapraraDirector of Operational Support & Business Development
Reimer Law Co. x
Nicole Caprara Director of Operational Support & Business Development Reimer Law Co. Nicole Caprara joined the firm of Reimer Law Co. in 2007 as the Director of Marketing and in 2011 became the Director of Operational Support and Business Development. Caprara has over 18 years of experience in the mortgage default industry and currently oversees compliance, audits, and operational support for the firm as well as all new business and client relations. Reimer Law Co. is a creditors’ rights, firm with its practice in the entire state of Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Presentation(s):
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James ClarkeSenior Executive Counsel
Orlans PC x
James Clarke Senior Executive Counsel Orlans PC James E. Clarke specializes in foreclosure, bankruptcy, and creditor representation. He is admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Federal District Court in Eastern and Western District of Virginia, Federal District Court District of Maryland, and Federal District Court District of Columbia. Mr. Clarke is a member of the State Bars of Florida, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. He is a member of the Loan Administration Committee of the Mortgage Bankers Association and currently serves on the board of directors for USFN. He has been a licensed attorney since 1993. His education includes William Mitchell College of Law, J.D.; University of Central Florida, B.S. Presentation(s):
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Daniel A. CoxPartner
Wood + Lamping LLP x
Daniel Cox Partner Wood + Lamping LLP Daniel Cox is a Partner within the firm's Default Litigation Practice Group which handles accounts in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky. The majority of his practice focuses on assisting clients to manage their commercial and residential Default Litigation and Default related matters including Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, Forfeiture, Evictions, Appeals, Code Violations, Lender Liability Litigation, Loss Mitigation, Mediations, Best Practices and Risk Management. Cox focuses on providing consultation and risk analysis in the effort to reduce costs and minimize risk per account to protect his client’s interests. Presentation(s):
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Liz DeSilvaDeputy General Counsel
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC x
Liz DeSilva Deputy General Counsel McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC Liz DeSilva joined McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce, LLC with over 20 years of experience working for some of the largest residential and mortgage banking companies in the country. Prior to joining the firm, she spent five years as Vice President and Chief Servicing Counsel of Ditech Financial, LLC. While at Ditech DeSilva was responsible for legal oversight of the Attorney Oversight Department which manages the default attorney referral network. During her tenure at Ditech, DeSilva focused on all areas of Mortgage Servicing Compliance, while overseeing the team of Attorneys and Paralegals who managed compliance with state and federal law, administrative requirements, and investor requirements. Presentation(s):
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Adam DiazPartner
Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. x
Adam Diaz Partner Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. Adam Diaz is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell which is the highest peer rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability. Diaz has concentrated his practice in the areas of mortgage foreclosure and real estate, bankruptcy, consumer protection actions, and commercial litigation. He is admitted in all Federal Courts in Florida as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Diaz has been instrumental in advancing the law in the Bankruptcy Courts for Creditors and obtained one of the first opinions providing that a debtor is barred from defending property after surrender, as well providing that a Debtor cannot cram down multiuse residential property. Presentation(s):
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Roy DiazManaging Shareholder
Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. x
Roy Diaz Managing Shareholder Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. Roy Diaz is the shareholder of Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A, in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. He has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1988. Diaz has concentrated his practice in the areas of real estate, litigation, and bankruptcy. He has represented lenders, servicers of both conventional and GSE loans, private investors, and real estate developers throughout his career with an emphasis on the mortgage servicing industry for over 25 years. Presentation(s):
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Jan DukeChief Operating Officer
a360inc x
Jan Duke Chief Operating Officer a360inc Jan Duke is the COO and lead consultant at a360inc. In this capacity, she provides strategic leadership for the company and utilizes her extensive industry experience to create customized solutions to resolve operational challenges for clients. Her primary focus is consulting in the areas of technology solutions, organizational structure, and business-process improvement. Duke also oversees business development efforts, product management, and solutions delivery. She began her career in the consumer-packaged goods industry and later moved to the legal field where she has held senior leadership positions in human resources, information technology, support services, operations management, and compliance. Presentation(s):
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Timothy DulskiVice President
M&T Bank Corporation |
Rita FalcioniLoan Management Supervisor
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs x
Rita Falcioni Loan Management Supervisor U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Rita M. Falcioni serves as the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office Loan Management Supervisor in Loan Guaranty Service. In her capacity, she directs the formulation of regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the supplemental servicing, oversight, termination, guaranty claim payment and post audit of VA-guaranteed loans. Falcioni began her career with VA at the Cleveland Regional Loan Center in 1996 as a Loan Service Representative. She also held the positions of Loan Administration Team Leader, Loan Administration Servicing Officer, and Loan Administration Officer before she joined the VA Central Office team in September 2014. Falcioni earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Kent State University, where she graduated with honors. Falcioni is married with three children, works remotely for VA Central Office, and resides in Strongsville, OH. Presentation(s):
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Dana FederspielSVP Servicing Technologies & Product Innovation
Black Knight |
Michael FeiwellPartner
Feiwell & Hannoy, PC x
Michael Feiwell Partner Feiwell & Hannoy, PC Michael J. Feiwell is a partner with the law firm of Feiwell & Hannoy, P.C. in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm represents several banks, mortgage companies, and financial services companies nationwide in connection with their real estate, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation matters in the State of Indiana. Feiwell received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his J.D. degree from the University of Michigan Law School. He is a member of the Indianapolis, Indiana State, and Seventh Circuit Bar Associations. He serves on the Mortgage Foreclosure Best Practices Task Force created by the Indiana Supreme Court that developed the Mortgage Foreclosure Best Practices and has assisted the Court with pilot programs relating to the Mortgage Foreclosure Trial Court Assistance Project. Feiwell is a frequent lecturer and author regarding the Uniform Commercial Code, regulatory compliance relating to mortgage servicing, and real estate foreclosure topics generally. Presentation(s):
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Marcy FordManaging Partner
Trott Law, P.C. x
Marcy Ford Managing Partner Trott Law, P.C. Marcy J. Ford is a Managing Partner with Trott Law, P.C., with offices in Michigan and Minnesota. She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Federal Bar Association, the Oakland County Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees, and a member and former board representative of the Consumer Bankruptcy Association of (Eastern District of Michigan.) She is active with the USFN and served on the USFN Board for 11 years and was President from 2012 to 2014. Ford was honored on the Crain’s Detroit Business “Women to Watch” list. She has also been recognized as a dbusiness magazine “Top Lawyer” and was named as one of HousingWire’s Influential Women in Housing. Presentation(s):
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Joe FrancisPresident
Kivell, Rayment and Francis, P.C. x
Joe Francis President & Managing Shareholder Kivell, Raymert and Francis, P.C. Joe Francis is the President and Managing Shareholder of Kivell, Rayment and Francis, P.C, and is an AV-rated attorney located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The firm provides legal services to the mortgage default industry in all Oklahoma counties and the three federal bankruptcy districts, including judicial foreclosure, bankruptcy, evictions, litigation, title curative, and REO services. Francis has been involved in these practice areas for over 30 years and is frequently a panelist at industry conferences. He has also served as the President of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation and on the board of The Little Lighthouse in Tulsa. Presentation(s):
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Erica FujimotoDirector of Default Services
Affinity Consulting Group x
Erica Fujimoto Director of Default Services Affinity Consulting Group Erica Fujimoto's experience in the default industry spans over 20 years. She started at a major mortgage servicer, transitioned to the law firm side where she was the managing bankruptcy paralegal and implemented new case management systems for her firm, and finally joined Affinity Consulting Group, where she is a Management Consultant and Director of the Default Services Team. Fujimoto specializes in firm management, process improvement, and legal software implementation and automation. She manages the Default Services team at Affinity, a team of the most experienced consultants in legal technology and default services in the country, and she instituted the Client Care Network and YourAdministrator Programs to provide enhanced levels of assistance and support to Affinity clients. Fujimoto had the distinct honor of being an ALFN JPEG 2015 Picture the Future Award Recipient and 2018 USFN Robert Klein Associate Member of the Year. She was previously the Associate Member Chair of the Women in Legal Leadership (WILL) practice group and is currently a member of the ALFN Inclusion Diversity Equity & Awareness (IDEA) Committee and the USFN Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Presentation(s):
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Sally GarrisonManaging Member
The Mortgage Law Firm x
Sally Garrison Managing Member The Mortgage Law Firm Sally E. Garrison received a B.A. in Economics, Environmental Science, and Political Science, from Claremont McKenna College in 1995. She received her J.D. from the University of Oklahoma, College of Law, in 2000. During her studies at the University of Oklahoma, she also attended the Oxford Summer Program at Queen’s College, focusing on the European Union and Intellectual Property. Before beginning her work in real estate litigation, Garrison taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Oklahoma, (OU) College of Law, in the areas of Intellectual Property, Copyright, Contracts, and Law in Cyberspace. She assisted in the research and editing of Copyright in a Global Information Economy, ISBN 0-7355-2430-0; Toward an International Fair Use Doctrine, Columbia Journal of Transnational Law, 2000, Volume 39, No. 1; and Givers, Takers and Other Kinds of Users: A Fair Use Doctrine for Cyberspace, Florida Law Review, January 2001, Volume 53, No. 1. From 2001 to 2008, Garrison worked as in-house counsel for OU, representing various departments and organizations including Student Affairs, OU Police Department, Sam Nobel Museum, Alumni Affairs, Development, Housing and Food Services, and the University Outreach, among numerous others. She is currently the managing member of The Mortgage Law Firm, PLLC, in Oklahoma, and is licensed in Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and Hawaii. Her work includes motion practice, non-jury and jury trial work, and appellate practice. She is also the Firm’s Client Relations and Marketing Liaison, working closely with clients to ensure excellent service and communication. In addition to firm work, she has consulted with local law firms to provide system efficiency and managerial advice. She is a graduate of the Stagen Leadership Academy Integral Leadership Program and was awarded Black Belt recognition for her work in communication, influence, and motivation. She was a finalist for the Women in Housing 2019 Keystone Award for Cultural Leadership. She won the USFN’s Member of the Year Award in 2020, along with being named one of OKC’s Top Attorneys by 405 Magazine in the area of real estate in 2020 and 2021. Garrison currently serves on the Board of Directors for the USFN. Presentation(s):
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Benjamin GottheimVP Servicing
Policy Single Family Servicing Freddie Mac |
Adam GrossPartner
Gross Polowy, LLC x
Adam Gross Partner Gross Polowy, LLC Adam Gross is Partner at the New York & New Jersey-based law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC. He has over 30 years of legal expertise and specializes in the nuances of New York real property laws, mortgage foreclosures, statute of limitation issues, and the business conduct rules for servicing mortgage loans. Gross is known for his thought leadership and pragmatic approach to resolving mortgage default litigation and appeals, legal compliance, creditors’ rights, home retention, foreclosure, title curative, and related real estate matters. He is a recognized expert in New York foreclosure and mortgage servicing laws and is sought after for speaking engagements in New York and nationally, including training of the Judges at the New York Judicial Institute and court-appointed referees, in addition to numerous bar association lectures on the ever-changing laws and regulations and requirements of settlement conferences. Gross Polowy, LLC represents a varied client base from all sectors involved in residential mortgage servicing and lending, including banks, servicers, GSEs, privately held trusts, and private investment groups. Presentation(s):
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Rich HaberManaging Partner
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC x
Rich Haber Managing Partner McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC Rich Haber is Managing Partner of McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC’s mortgage servicing litigation practice in New York and New Jersey. He has over 20 years of experience handling mortgage foreclosures, bankruptcy actions, evictions, and related litigation. Haber has litigated thousands of contested foreclosures and title-related matters and regularly defends mortgage servicers and investors from claims brought under state consumer fraud laws and federal statutes including FDCPA, TILA, RESPA, FCRA, and TCPA. Presentation(s):
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Doug HannoyPresident
Feiwell & Hannoy, PC x
Doug Hannoy President Feiwell & Hannoy, PC Douglas J. Hannoy is the Managing Partner of the law firm of Feiwell & Hannoy, P.C. in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm represents a number of mortgage companies and banks nationwide in regard to their real estate, foreclosure, and bankruptcy matters in the State of Indiana. Hannoy received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and his J.D. degree from the Indiana University School of Law Indianapolis and was admitted to the bar in 1988. He is a member of the Indianapolis, Indiana State, and Seventh Circuit Bar Associations, American Bankruptcy Institute, National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees (Mortgage Liaison Committee), and USFN. Hannoy is a frequent lecturer and author on foreclosure and bankruptcy-related topics. Presentation(s):
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Camille HawkPartner/Attorney
Walentine O'Toole, LLP x
Camille Hawk Partner/Attorney Walentine O'Toole, LLP Camille Hawk, one of the region’s leading foreclosure and creditors’ rights attorneys, offers financial institutions extensive assistance in the areas of real estate and lending law, and default services including bankruptcy, title issues, foreclosure, loss mitigation, eviction and collections. The primary goal of Hawk's practice is to help lenders reach cost-effective and timely resolutions with their borrowers. She has worked with banks for over 27 years – including as an account manager marketing banking products before law school – and understands first-hand the goals and operations of the lending industry. Hawk is passionate about working closely with creditors to help ensure they have the right processes in place to comport with state and federal regulations, especially with regard to often-complicated real estate and banking laws. Presentation(s):
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Victor KangPartner
Rubin Lublin x
Victor Kang Partner Rubin Lublin Victor Kang is the Partner in the foreclosure department with a primary focus on foreclosure procedures, compliance, and information systems. Kang is also heavily involved with ensuring that Rubin Lublin, LLC stays in the forefront of technological advances in order to increase efficiency, and compliance and lower client costs. In addition to default services, Kang has a background in commercial real estate acquisition and finance. He is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese. Presentation(s):
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John KayManaging Attorney
Hutchens Law Firm x
John Kay Managing Attorney Hutchens Law Firm John Kay is the Managing Attorney for the South Carolina office of the Hutchens Law Firm. He focuses his practice in the areas of mortgage default servicing, real estate, and bankruptcy and throughout the year is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars on issues related to these areas. Kay has over 30 years of experience in representing mortgage lenders and servicers. He has been an active member of USFN for over two decades and is a member of the USFN Education Committee and has served as its Chair. Kay has also served on the Advisory Committee for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina. Presentation(s):
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Graham KidnerSF Legal - Deputy General Counsel - Senior Director
Fannie Mae |
Lisa LeeShareholder
KML Law Group, P.C. x
Lisa Lee Shareholder KML Law Group, P.C. Lisa Lee is a shareholder with KML Law Group, P.C., and is the firm’s CMO and Compliance Counsel. Lee attended Villanova University and Villanova University School of Law and has been practicing in the creditor’s rights field since 1996. Prior to attending law school, Lee was employed by Dominion Bancshares Mortgage Corp. (which became First Union Mortgage Corp. during her employment) first as a Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Processor, then as Foreclosure Workflow Coordinator. Lee is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and she is a frequent speaker at industry events and a contributor to industry publications. She also does pro bono work for Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and serves as the President of the Board of Directors of the USFN. Presentation(s):
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Randall McHughShareholder/Vice President
Bendett & McHugh, P.C. x
Randall McHugh Shareholder/Vice President Bendett & McHugh, P.C. Randy McHugh is a shareholder and the executive vice president of Bendett & McHugh, P.C. and joined the firm in 1991. He is admitted to practice law before the Connecticut Bar and the District Court for the District of Connecticut. McHugh is currently the Co-Managing Attorney for several practice groups within the firm and oversees some of the firm’s operational functions. He has been very active in the industry on a national level by attending and speaking as a panelist or lead facilitator at many USFN conferences and has authored many default servicing-related articles and co-authored several publications including a foreclosure and bankruptcy section in the USFN’s well-known National Mortgage Servicer’s Reference Directory (NMSRD). McHugh has been selected for inclusion in the 2010- 2021 editions of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law and has also achieved an AV Preeminent Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell which Martindale describes as the gold standard in attorney ratings. Presentation(s):
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Victor MedranoDirector Client Relations
Frankel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon LLP x
Victor Medrano Director Client Relations Frankel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon LLP Victor Medrano has over 25 years of experience in the Mortgage Servicing Industry which started at Countrywide Home Loans for 4 1/2 years. After that, he worked in various GSE Servicing Oversight positions at Fannie Mae for 10 years, spent one year at USRES as a National Sales Rep, and for the last 10 years has served proudly as the Director of Client Relations at Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP. Presentation(s):
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David NalleyPartner
Reisenfeld & Associates, LLC |
Richard NielsonManaging Shareholder
Reimer Law Co x
Richard Nielson Managing Shareholder Reimer Law Co Richard M. Nielson is a shareholder in Reimer Law Co. where he manages compliance, IT and Kentucky operations for the firm. He has over 30 years of legal experience in the fields of real estate law, bankruptcy, and creditors' rights. Nielson is licensed to practice law in Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Tennessee and has achieved the highest rating of “AV Preeminent” from Martindale Hubble peer reviews. Nielson is a resident of Louisville, Kentucky with his wife and three children. He is a current USFN Board member, is a member of the USFN Finance and Membership Committees, and is a frequent lecturer on mortgage banking, manufactured home, real estate title, foreclosure, technology, firm operations, and compliance topics. Presentation(s):
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Doug OliverManaging Partner
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC x
Doug Oliver Managing Partner McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC As the Managing Partner of the Firm’s Illinois Foreclosure Department, Douglas Oliver focuses his practice primarily on real estate title clearance matters. Attorney Oliver oversees all of the legal issues, compliance, and process issues that pertain to the Illinois foreclosure process. Oliver is an experienced trial lawyer of over 20 years with a lengthy track record of success with contested title matters and appellate practice. He has substantial experience in the trial of all title-related matters, including foreclosure. In addition to this, Oliver is a frequent speaker and panelist at default servicing and industry events. Presentation(s):
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Lance OlsenManaging Partner
McCarthy Holthus, LLP x
Lance Olsen Managing Partner McCarthy Holthus, LLP Lance Olsen brings more than 25 years of experience representing the interests of institutional and individual creditors in all manner of default and litigation-related matters. Olsen graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Economics from Western Washington University. In 1995, he earned his law degree from Seattle University, also magna cum laude. Olsen is AV rated, has been recognized by a variety of publications for outstanding legal work, has served in leadership positions for numerous professional organizations, and is a frequent lecturer on topics including bankruptcy, litigation, foreclosure, and best practices in the area of default servicing. Olsen is admitted to practice law in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho as well as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Presentation(s):
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Diane RosenbergManaging Partner
Rosenberg & Associates LLC x
Diane Rosenberg Managing Partner Rosenberg & Associates LLC As managing partner of our Rosenberg & Associates LLC, Diane Rosenberg has been in the default industry for over 25 years and has spoken on all topics at numerous industry events. Presentation(s):
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Jessica SharpVice President
Cenlar FSB x
Jessica Sharp Vice President Cenlar FSB Jessica Sharp is an experienced default servicing operations leader currently serving as Vice President at Cenlar FSB. She has been on the Servicer side of the default industry for nearly 14 years with experience in foreclosure operations, investor relations, offshore implementation, and oversight. Sharp has pivoted herself to be a leader to drive change, uplift and grow team members, as well as react quickly to the ever-changing mortgage industry environment. Presentation(s):
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Neil ShermanManaging Partner/ President
Schneiderman & Sherman, PC x
Neil Sherman Managing Partner/ President Schneiderman & Sherman, PC As Owner and President of Michigan-based law firm, Schneiderman and Sherman, PC and Best Homes Title Agency, operating throughout the Great Lakes region, Neil brings over 20 years of legal and operational real estate experience to the industry. Formerly the Chairperson of the Legal League 100, a national real estate trade association, Sherman's client base is nationwide and includes the nation’s largest banking institutions. He has a BA from the University of Western Ontario and a JD from Michigan State University Presentation(s):
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Regina SloweyManaging Attorney
Orlans PC x
Regina Slowey Managing Attorney Orlans PC Regina Slowey has over 20 years of litigation experience, specifically devoted to business and real estate litigation involving the mortgage lending and servicing industries. She has also been involved in the title industry for over 15 years, working with realtors, agents, and underwriters. Attorney Slowey manages the REO, title, collection and litigation areas of practice for Orlans PC throughout its ten jurisdictions. She loves to share her expertise at training seminars, conferences, and continuing legal education courses on real property law and related topics. Presentation(s):
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Jeffrey SmithSenior Regulatory Counsel LoanCare, LLC
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Jeffrey Smith Senior Regulatory Counsel LoanCare, LLC Jeffrey Smith serves within the Legal Department as Senior Regulatory Counsel. In this role, he provides legal consultancy and compliance guidance to LoanCare’s default and loss mitigation teams. He has overseen the regulatory change management process for over five years from a legal perspective. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Smith successfully led support in navigating the plethora of government programs and the ever-changing regulatory climate. Prior to LoanCare, Smith spent time with Ocwen, where he assisted in the implementation of settlements and consent orders. Earlier he served in regulatory compliance at Dovenmuehle where he was responsible for implementing the 2014 CFPB mortgage servicing rules. Presentation(s):
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Cassie SwartzVP, Assistant General Counsel
RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation x
Cassie Swartz VP, Assistant General Counsel RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation Cassie Swartz was born and raised on the frozen steppes along the New York and Canadian frontier. She eventually escaped to Charlotte, North Carolina, where she attended law school, and after passing the bar, found employment with RoundPoint, where she serves as the VP, Assistant General Counsel in the Legal Department. Swartz manages litigation, oversees various projects, and provides general legal advice to the business. Presentation(s):
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Sara TusseyPartner
Rosenberg & Associates LLC x
Sara Tussey Partner Rosenberg & Associates LLC Sara Tussey holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the Pennsylvania State University (1999) and a Juris Doctor from the Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law (2009, cum laude). She was Casenote Editor of the Penn State Law Review, Notarius of the John Reed Inn of Phi Delta Phi, and was elected to the Order of Barristers. Tussey practices real estate law with a focus on litigation, foreclosure, and evictions. She serves as a panelist at numerous default industry events and regularly writes articles for industry-related publications. She is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, New York, and the District of Columbia. Presentation(s):
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Amanda UlrichDirector of Client Relations & Marketing
The Mortgage Law Firm |
Phyllis UlrichPrincipal
Carlisle Law x
Phyllis Ulrich Principal Carlisle Law Phyllis Ulrich started her career representing secured lenders in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and acting as special counsel for Chapter 7 Trustees in Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. In 1994 she joined Carlisle Law as a senior associate in the Bankruptcy Department and changed her focus primarily to representation of secured lenders in consumer bankruptcy cases. In 2001 she became a Principal and currently manages the Bankruptcy Department, Compliance Department, and co-manages Firm Operations. Ulrich is a lecturer on bankruptcy for numerous groups, including the USFN, ALFN, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, American Bankruptcy Institute, Akron Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, and Credit Education Coalition. AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Presentation(s):
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Jeffrey WeissermanManaging Partner/General Counsel
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Robert WichowskiManaging Partner of Litigation
Bendett & McHugh, P.C. x
Robert Wichowski Managing Partner of Litigation Bendett & McHugh, P.C. Robert Wichowski is a Principal of Bendett & McHugh and the Managing Attorney of the firm’s Litigation Department, representing lenders in contested foreclosures, and defensive and affirmative litigation. He speaks at local, regional, and national seminars and round tables across the country in addition to conducting individual on-site training for clients. Wichowski has also authored many default servicing-related articles and co-authored several publications. Presentation(s):
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Cheryl YoungCenlar
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Cheryl Young Cenlar Cheryl Young is a mortgage servicing default leader with over 30 years of combined experience with various late-stage default processes. Her experience includes Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, REO, Property Preservation, Servicing Audit, and also Title Insurance, having worked at mortgage servicers, law firms, and title companies. Currently Young holds a position as VP in Default Management that includes Bankruptcy, Non-Routine Litigation, and oversight of attorney firm performance as it relates to late-stage default processes. Presentation(s):
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