Reported covered position: HUD, Principal Deputy General Counsel (April 2017 - January 2018); Senate Banking Committee, Senior Counsel (2015-2017); House Financial Services Committee, Senior Counsel (2013-2015); Senate Banking Committee, Counsel (2011-2012).
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Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; S. 2563, ILLICIT CASH Act, all provisions; Issues related to providing emergency assistance as a result of COVID-19; S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions pertaining to banking; H.R. 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, provisions pertaining to banking; H.R. 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, provisions pertaining to banking; H.R. 1595, Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019, all provisions.
Corporate Transparency Act of 2019
Client: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY · Firm: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY via WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; S. 2563, ILLICIT CASH Act, all provisions; Issues related to providing emergency assistance as a result of COVID-19; S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions pertaining to banking; H.R. 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, provisions pertaining to banking; H.R. 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, provisions pertaining to banking; H.R. 1595, Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019, all provisions.
Issues relating to Federal Housing Administration; Issues relating to housing finance reform in general.
Source: Senate LDA
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; S. 2563, ILLICIT CASH Act, all provisions; Issues related to providing emergency assistance as a result of COVID-19; S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions pertaining to banking; H.R. 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, provisions pertaining to banking; H.R. 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, provisions pertaining to banking; H.R. 1595, Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019, all provisions.
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; S. 2563, ILLICIT CASH Act, all provisions; Issues related to providing emergency assistance as a result of COVID-19; S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions pertaining to banking; H.R. 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, provisions pertaining to banking; H.R. 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, provisions pertaining to banking; H.R. 1595, Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019, all provisions.
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; S.2563, Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act, all provisions; Issues related to providing emergency assistance as a result of COVID-19; S.3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; provisions pertaining to banking.
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; S. 2563, ILLICIT CASH Act, all provisions; Issues related to providing emergency assistance as a result of COVID-19; S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions pertaining to banking; H.R. 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, provisions pertaining to banking; H.R. 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, provisions pertaining to banking; H.R. 1595, Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019, all provisions.
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; S.2563, Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act, all provisions; Issues related to providing emergency assistance as a result of COVID-19; S.3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; provisions pertaining to banking.
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; S. 2563, ILLICIT CASH Act, all provisions; Issues related to providing emergency assistance as a result of COVID-19; S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions pertaining to banking; H.R. 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, provisions pertaining to banking; H.R. 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, provisions pertaining to banking; H.R. 1595, Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019, all provisions.
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; H.R. 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, all provisions; H.R. 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, all provisions; S.2563, Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act, all provisions; H.R. 1595, SAFE Banking Act, all provisions.
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; Issues pertaining to reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program; Issues related to lender-placed auto insurance; Issues related to Bank Secrecy Act; HR 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, all provisions; HR 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, all provisions; Issues related to brokered deposits; H.R. 1595, SAFE Banking Act, all provisions.
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; H.R. 4378, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019, provision relating to Extension of National Flood Insurance Program; HR 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, all provisions; HR 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, all provisions; S.2563, Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act, all provisions; H.R. 1595, SAFE Banking Act, all provisions.
Corporate Transparency Act of 2019
Client: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY · Firm: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; H.R. 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, all provisions; H.R. 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, all provisions; S.2563, Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act, all provisions; H.R. 1595, SAFE Banking Act, all provisions.
Corporate Transparency Act of 2019
Client: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY · Firm: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; H.R. 4378, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019, provision relating to Extension of National Flood Insurance Program; HR 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, all provisions; HR 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, all provisions; S.2563, Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act, all provisions; H.R. 1595, SAFE Banking Act, all provisions.
Corporate Transparency Act of 2019
Client: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY · Firm: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; Issues pertaining to reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program; Issues related to lender-placed auto insurance; Issues related to Bank Secrecy Act; HR 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, all provisions; HR 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, all provisions; Issues related to brokered deposits; H.R. 1595, SAFE Banking Act, all provisions.
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; H.R. 4378, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019, provision relating to Extension of National Flood Insurance Program; HR 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, all provisions; HR 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, all provisions; S.2563, Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act, all provisions; H.R. 1595, SAFE Banking Act, all provisions.
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; Issues pertaining to reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program; Issues related to lender-placed auto insurance; Issues related to Bank Secrecy Act; HR 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, all provisions; HR 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, all provisions; Issues related to brokered deposits; H.R. 1595, SAFE Banking Act, all provisions.
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; H.R. 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, all provisions; H.R. 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, all provisions; S.2563, Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act, all provisions; H.R. 1595, SAFE Banking Act, all provisions.
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019
Client: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY · Firm: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; H.R. 4378, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019, provision relating to Extension of National Flood Insurance Program; HR 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, all provisions; HR 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, all provisions; S.2563, Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act, all provisions; H.R. 1595, SAFE Banking Act, all provisions.
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; H.R. 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, all provisions; H.R. 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, all provisions; S.2563, Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act, all provisions; H.R. 1595, SAFE Banking Act, all provisions.
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; H.R. 4378, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019, provision relating to Extension of National Flood Insurance Program; HR 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, all provisions; HR 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, all provisions; S.2563, Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act, all provisions; H.R. 1595, SAFE Banking Act, all provisions.
Private Flood Insurance Market Development Act of 2017
Client: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY · Firm: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; Issues related to OCC/CFPB/City of Los Angeles settlements regarding sales practices; Issues related to interchange fees for electronic payments; Issues related to implementation and delay of the Department of Labors fiduciary rule; Issues pertaining to reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program including H.R.1422, Private Flood Insurance Market Development Act of 2017 and S.563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; Issues related to lender-placed auto insurance; S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, all provisions; S. 2498, Protecting Children from Identity Theft Act, all provisions.
Private Flood Insurance Market Development Act of 2017
Client: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY · Firm: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; Issues related to OCC/CFPB/City of Los Angeles settlements regarding sales practices; Issues pertaining to reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program including H.R.1422, Private Flood Insurance Market Development Act of 2017 and S.563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; Issues related to lender-placed auto insurance; H.R. 6068, Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act, all provisions; Issues related to Bank Secrecy Act.
Private Flood Insurance Market Development Act of 2017
Client: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY · Firm: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; Issues related to OCC/CFPB/City of Los Angeles settlements regarding sales practices; Issues pertaining to reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program including H.R.1422, Private Flood Insurance Market Development Act of 2017 and S.563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; Issues related to lender-placed auto insurance; H.R. 6068, Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act, all provisions; Issues related to Bank Secrecy Act.
Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act
Client: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY · Firm: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; Issues related to OCC/CFPB/City of Los Angeles settlements regarding sales practices; Issues pertaining to reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program including H.R.1422, Private Flood Insurance Market Development Act of 2017 and S.563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; Issues related to lender-placed auto insurance; H.R. 6068, Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act, all provisions; Issues related to Bank Secrecy Act.
Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act
Client: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY · Firm: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; Issues related to OCC/CFPB/City of Los Angeles settlements regarding sales practices; Issues pertaining to reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program including H.R.1422, Private Flood Insurance Market Development Act of 2017 and S.563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; Issues related to lender-placed auto insurance; H.R. 6068, Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act, all provisions; Issues related to Bank Secrecy Act.
Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act
Client: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY · Firm: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; Issues related to OCC/CFPB/City of Los Angeles settlements regarding sales practices; Issues related to interchange fees for electronic payments; Issues related to implementation and delay of the Department of Labors fiduciary rule; Issues pertaining to reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program including H.R.1422, Private Flood Insurance Market Development Act of 2017 and S.563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; Issues related to lender-placed auto insurance; S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, all provisions; S. 2498, Protecting Children from Identity Theft Act, all provisions.
Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act
Client: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY · Firm: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; Issues related to OCC/CFPB/City of Los Angeles settlements regarding sales practices; Issues related to interchange fees for electronic payments; Issues related to implementation and delay of the Department of Labors fiduciary rule; Issues pertaining to reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program including H.R.1422, Private Flood Insurance Market Development Act of 2017 and S.563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; Issues related to lender-placed auto insurance; S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, all provisions; S. 2498, Protecting Children from Identity Theft Act, all provisions.
Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act
Client: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY · Firm: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; Issues related to OCC/CFPB/City of Los Angeles settlements regarding sales practices; Issues pertaining to reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program including H.R.1422, Private Flood Insurance Market Development Act of 2017 and S.563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; Issues related to lender-placed auto insurance; H.R. 6068, Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act, all provisions; Issues related to Bank Secrecy Act.
Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act
Client: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY · Firm: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; Issues related to OCC/CFPB/City of Los Angeles settlements regarding sales practices; Issues pertaining to reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program including H.R.1422, Private Flood Insurance Market Development Act of 2017 and S.563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; Issues related to lender-placed auto insurance; H.R. 6068, Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act, all provisions; Issues related to Bank Secrecy Act.
Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act
Client: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY · Firm: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; Issues related to OCC/CFPB/City of Los Angeles settlements regarding sales practices; Issues related to interchange fees for electronic payments; Issues related to implementation and delay of the Department of Labors fiduciary rule; Issues pertaining to reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program including H.R.1422, Private Flood Insurance Market Development Act of 2017 and S.563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; Issues related to lender-placed auto insurance; S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, all provisions; S. 2498, Protecting Children from Identity Theft Act, all provisions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY via WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues relating to Federal Housing Administration; Issues relating to housing finance reform in general.
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; S.2563, Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act, all provisions; Issues related to providing emergency assistance as a result of COVID-19; S.3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; provisions pertaining to banking.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY via WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues relating to Federal Housing Administration; Issues relating to housing finance reform in general.
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; H.R. 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, all provisions; H.R. 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, all provisions; S.2563, Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act, all provisions; H.R. 1595, SAFE Banking Act, all provisions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY via WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; H.R. 4378, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019, provision relating to Extension of National Flood Insurance Program; HR 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, all provisions; HR 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, all provisions; S.2563, Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act, all provisions; H.R. 1595, SAFE Banking Act, all provisions.
Issues relating to Federal Housing Administration; Issues relating to housing finance reform in general.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY via WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues relating to Federal Housing Administration; Issues relating to housing finance reform in general.
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; Issues pertaining to reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program; Issues related to lender-placed auto insurance; Issues related to Bank Secrecy Act; HR 2513, Corporate Transparency Act, all provisions; HR 2514, the Coordinating Oversight Upgrading and Innovating Technology and Examiner Reform Act, all provisions; Issues related to brokered deposits; H.R. 1595, SAFE Banking Act, all provisions.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY via WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
2018 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; Issues related to OCC/CFPB/City of Los Angeles settlements regarding sales practices; Issues pertaining to reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program including H.R.1422, Private Flood Insurance Market Development Act of 2017 and S.563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; Issues related to lender-placed auto insurance; H.R. 6068, Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act, all provisions; Issues related to Bank Secrecy Act.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY via WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; Issues related to OCC/CFPB/City of Los Angeles settlements regarding sales practices; Issues pertaining to reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program including H.R.1422, Private Flood Insurance Market Development Act of 2017 and S.563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; Issues related to lender-placed auto insurance; H.R. 6068, Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act, all provisions; Issues related to Bank Secrecy Act.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY via WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Dodd-Frank Act implementation issues; Capital issues; Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulations; Issues related to OCC/CFPB/City of Los Angeles settlements regarding sales practices; Issues related to interchange fees for electronic payments; Issues related to implementation and delay of the Department of Labors fiduciary rule; Issues pertaining to reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program including H.R.1422, Private Flood Insurance Market Development Act of 2017 and S.563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; Issues related to lender-placed auto insurance; S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, all provisions; S. 2498, Protecting Children from Identity Theft Act, all provisions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of