News Category: Speaking Engagements

 Resmania, Nashville, TNApril 28, 2026 Screening & ComplianceAbout the SessionAs regulatory scrutiny and litigation around tenant screening, leasing, and evictions increase, compliance risk often stems from disconnected processes rather than a single bad decision. This moderated panel explores today’s legal landmines, where operators are most exposed, and how thoughtful workflows and partners can help teams… Continue reading Staying Ahead of Compliance in an Evolving Legal Landscape

Date: Monday, June 22, 2026Time: 10:40 AM – 11:30 AMLocation: Valley 2Track: ComplianceSponsor: CMD Credit (NIADA) Speakers: Eric Johnson, Partner, Hudson Cook, LLP Mark Metrey, Associate, Hudson Cook, LLP Description:State attorneys general and regulators are intensifying enforcement against dealerships and auto financing sources, targeting advertising, financing, F&I products, data practices and emerging technologies. This session… Continue reading The States Have Never Been Higher: Where State Regulators Are Targeting Dealers and Finance Sources in 2026

Hudson Cook Speaking Engagements (NAF 2026 – Compliance Track Sponsor) Date: June 3, 2026Time: 11:15 AM – 11:45 AMLocation: Salons A-C Hudson Cook Speakers: Meg NichollsMark Metrey Description:Artificial intelligence is already embedded across auto finance operations, often through third-party vendors and automated tools that companies may not formally label as AI. This session breaks down… Continue reading AI and Compliance: The Must Dos, the Should Dos, & the Don’ts

Date: June 3, 2026Time: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PMLocation: Salons A-C Hudson Cook Speakers: Rob TilleyJulia WhitelockAnastasia Caton Description:In the absence of CFPB activity, the FTC and state Attorneys General are increasing enforcement efforts using theories like “junk fees,” data privacy, and disclosures. At the same time, consumer complaints are becoming more sophisticated and higher… Continue reading Weaponized Complaints: Navigating Enforcement & Consumer Claims

Date: June 3, 2026Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PMLocation: Las Colinas D-F Hudson Cook Speakers: Eric Johnson (Moderator)Julia Whitelock Additional Speaker: Mark Edelman (Womble Bond Dickinson) Description:The legal and regulatory environment in auto finance continues to evolve rapidly, bringing new risks and strategic considerations for both finance companies and in-house counsel. This session explores: Key… Continue reading Inside the Legal Playbook: The Legal Landscape in Auto Finance

10:35 AM-11:25 AMETShare sessionConstitution ABSeeking 50 CLE general credit minutes. Join us for an engaging discussion on the evolving litigation and policy dynamics shaping the future of FCRA liability reform. This practitioner?driven conversation will cover where FCRA liability reform stands today, how the landscape is shifting, and what these developments mean for the consumer data… Continue reading FCRA Liability Reform: Reshaping Responsibility and Risk Across the Credit Ecosystem

2:00 PM-2:50 PMETShare sessionLatrobeSession sponsored by Troutman Pepper Locke. Seeking 50 CLE general credit minutes. As states attempt to advance new consumer protection laws, they continue to test the boundaries of federal preemption under Fair Credit Reporting Act and Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. This evolving legal landscape has created uncertainty for… Continue reading Federal Preemption in 2026: Where Things Stand and What’s Coming Next

2:00 PM-2:50 PMETShare sessionBulfinch/RenwickSeeking 50 CLE general credit minutes. Recent federal and state litigation affects specialty consumer reporting agencies handling tenant screening, bank account and check-history data, alternative payment reporting, and identity-verification and fraud-risk analytics. Join Jay Harris and Vince Pascarella, who will examine key federal and state court decisions affecting these specialty consumer reporting… Continue reading Navigating New Laws, Litigation, and Compliance Risks

Wednesday, May 6thTransparency Sells: Using All-In Pricing to Stand Out in a Crowded Market 10:50 AM – 11:30 AMMain StageDescriptionAs fee transparency laws expand, marketers (not just operations) are now responsible for how pricing is communicated to renters. This shift presents a unique opportunity to use all-in pricing as a marketing advantage that builds trust,… Continue reading Transparency Sells: Using All-In Pricing to Stand Out in a Crowded Market

APPLIED COMPLIANCE TRACK: Loan Originator CompensationTuesday, May 5, 2026 1:00 PM-2:15 PMBreakout SessionBack to full scheduleThis expert panel analyzes facts and patterns pertaining to Loan Originator Compensation. Sponsored by Orrick. Speakers Moderator Photo of Bella GuerreroBella GuerreroSVP, CCO, Guild Mortgage Company Bella Guerrero is Guild Mortgage Company’s SVP, CCO. She leads the company’s compliance function,… Continue reading Loan Originator Compensation