Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference 2026
The Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference, organized by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), is a premier event dedicated to addressing the latest regulatory initiatives, litigation, legislation, and enforcement activities within the residential mortgage industry. This conference offers attendees up-to-the-minute guidance through general sessions featuring expert speakers and practical takeaways from industry panels in breakout sessions.
Key topics covered include compliance in the evolving fair lending landscape, online mortgage marketing and advertising legal risks, advanced default servicing challenges, and managing compliant websites with data privacy best practices. The agenda features over 30 sessions across four days, providing comprehensive insights into current legal and regulatory issues affecting the mortgage sector.
Attendees can benefit from networking opportunities with compliance professionals nationwide, participate in peer group discussions, and engage with exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services. Notable sessions include the "Legal Ethics: Illuminating Legal Limericks," designed to satisfy two hours of legal ethics Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit, and the "Emerging Issues Track: From Case to Compliance – Lessons from State RESPA Enforcement."
This conference is ideal for inside counsel and compliance professionals for residential mortgage lenders, outside regulatory compliance counsel and litigators, government entity personnel, government affairs professionals, policy analysts, vendors, and tech professionals supporting regulatory and compliance functions. Participants will gain valuable insights and practical strategies to navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape of the mortgage industry.
Speakers(29)
Aaron Chastain, AMP
Partner at Bradley
Aaron Chastain is a partner in the Birmingham office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP and a member of the firm’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group. He represents a number of financial services companies, including mortgage originators and servicers.
Aaron Mahler
Partner at Paul Hastings LLP
Aaron Mahler is a partner in the Consumer Financial Services and Litigation group at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. He has established himself as a valued counselor for financial services companies and individuals navigating government enforcement, litigation, and regulatory matters.
Alisha Sears
Director, Regulatory Counsel at Mortgage Bankers Association
Alisha Sears is Director and Regulatory Counsel in the Residential Policy and Strategic Industry Engagement Department at the Mortgage Bankers Association. Sears covers legal issues, trends in litigation, and regulatory compliance matters.
Andrew K. Stutzman
Co-Chair, Financial Services Litigation at Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young, LLP
Andrew K. Stutzman is a Philadelphia trial lawyer who founded and chairs the financial services litigation practice at Stradley Ronon. Andrew resolves complex disputes through litigation, especially finance-related matters.
Brian McGrath
Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Brian McGrath counsels companies on a wide range of complex commercial legal issues. As Partner and the co-chair of Hinshaw and Culbertson’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group, he has helped clients navigate litigation involving financial services.
Charles Cain
Senior Vice President-National Agency at FNF Family of Companies
Chuck Cain is the Senior Vice President-National Agency of FNF Family of Companies and has been in the Title Insurance industry since 1977. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University.
Edward Miller
Managing Director at Conforma Compliance Group LLC
Ian Magladry
Assistant General Counsel, Mortgages at Zillow Home Loans
Ian Magladry is Assistant General Counsel, Mortgages at Zillow, where he provides legal support for the mortgage business lines. With nearly a decade of experience in the mortgage industry, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role.
John D. Socknat, Esq.
Partner at Ballard Spahr LLP
Josh Prever
Partner at Holland & Knight LLP
Joshua Weinberg, CMCP
President at Firstline Compliance, LLC
Justin Wiseman
Vice President, Managing Regulatory Counsel at Mortgage Bankers Association
Justin Wiseman is Vice President and Managing Regulatory Counsel in the Public Policy and Industry Relations department at the Mortgage Bankers Association. Justin manages MBA’s Regulatory Policy team that covers legal issues, trends in litigation, and regulatory compliance matters.
Kris D. Kully
Partner at Mayer Brown LLP
Lance Morley
Deputy General Counsel at LendingTree
Lance Morley is Deputy General Counsel at LendingTree in Charlotte, North Carolina. He joined the company in 2020 and is responsible for licensing oversight, providing product and regulatory guidance, and advising on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence matters.
Laura C. Baucus
Member at Dykema Gossett PLLC
Michael L. Hollerich
Chief Compliance Officer
Michael O'Connor
EVP, General Counsel, Legal Department at LoanCare
Michael O’Connor is Executive Vice President/General Counsel. He leads a team of legal and regulatory specialists across all functions at LoanCare. His experience in Legal, Operations, Regulatory and Legislative issues guides executives in an ever-changing landscape.
Michelle A. Mierzwa
Partner at Wright, Finlay & Zak, LLP
Michelle A. Mierzwa is a Compliance Partner at Wright, Finlay & Zak LLP, a Western Regional law firm providing the mortgage industry with state and federal compliance and regulatory counsel. Over 24 years in practice, she resolved litigation through trials and appellate practice.
Monika L. McCarthy
Managing Director & General Counsel at CrossCheck Compliance LLC
Patti Dietz
Chief Risk and Legal Officer at Lennar Mortgage
Patti Dietz has served as Lennar Mortgage's Chief Risk & Legal Officer since Lennar Corporation acquired CalAtlantic Homes in February 2018. Prior to the acquisition, Dietz served as Associate General Counsel of Financial Services for CalAtlantic Homes.
Pete Mills
Senior Vice President, Residential Policy and Strategic Industry Engagement at Mortgage Bankers Association
Peter Carroll
EVP, Public Policy and Industry Relations at Cotality
Pete Carroll is EVP, Public Policy and Industry Relations with CoreLogic. His team drives enterprise strategic initiatives, oversees industry engagement programs, and leads enterprise positions on legislative, regulatory, and business policy developments.
R. Colgate Selden
Partner at SeldenLindeke LLP
Robert R. Maddox, CMB, AMP
Partner at Bradley
Robert represents financial institutions and mortgage companies across the United States. He has handled matters both at the pre-litigation and initial complaint filing phase as well as being employed during discovery, to depose expert witnesses and at the pre-trial phase.
Sasha Leonhardt
Partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP
Sasha Leonhardt, Partner at Orrick, represents financial services industry clients in a wide range of enforcement, litigation, and regulatory matters. He has assisted clients in resolving government investigations and enforcement actions before several federal and state agencies.
Simon Fleischmann
Partner at Troutman Pepper Locke
Stephanie Mulcahy
Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Tobias P. Moon
Partner at Chapman and Cutler
Tobias Moon, Partner at Chapman and Cutler, counsels financial services companies on commercial lending, regulatory, compliance, and product innovation issues. He advises depository institutions on building, reviewing, and auditing compliance management systems.
Wendy Lee
Managing Partner at LOGS Legal Group
Wendy Lee is the Managing Partner of LOGS Legal Group. Prior to LOGS, Wendy was the Chair of AMLAW 200 Firm Buchalter's Fintech and AI practice group. She's also served in in-house roles as EVP and Chief Legal Officer of Sagent and as FVP and AGC at Washington Mutual Bank.
Event Details
- Date
- May 4-7, 2026
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Miami, United States
- Miami, FL
- Pricing
- $749 - $4,199
- Audience
- Inside counsel and compliance professionals for residential mortgage lenders, outside regulatory compliance counsel and litigators, government entity personnel, government affairs professionals, policy analysts, vendors, and tech professionals supporting regulatory and compliance functions.
- CLE Credits
- Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit is available for attorneys.
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