Venable LLP

Venable LLP provides regulatory advice to clients across the payments, fintech, and banking sectors, assisting with compliance, licensing, and the development of consumer lending products. The team also represents clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions brought by agencies such as the CFPB and FTC. In addition to handling compliance matters, the firm advises on operational risks and regulatory requirements affecting financial institutions. The practice is led by four partners, with Ellen Berge and Andrew Bigart focusing on payments and fintech-related regulatory issues, including licensing and compliance frameworks. Michael Bresnick, Leonard Gordon, and Jonathan Pompan handle enforcement matters, representing clients in investigations and proceedings initiated by regulatory agencies, including the DOJ. Gordon serves as the key contact in New York, while the rest of the team is based in Washington DC