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Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference 2026

by Mortgage Bankers Association

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

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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