
April 29, 2026
What’s Next in State AG Litigation for Financial Services? Trends and Strategies
Description
Please join us for a one-hour webinar on trends in state Attorney General litigation. In collaboration with Arnold & Porter, panelists will discuss the evolving balance of federal and state authority in the financial-services space, the differing priorities state AGs have for litigating in that space, and changes in the statutory landscape governing certain state AGs’ authority. We’ll also discuss strategies for dealing productively with state AGs when an issue that could lead to litigation arises.CLE Credit Information: Though not guaranteed, credit is being sought and is currently approved or pending as follows: California (General – Participatory) – Pending (1.00); Illinois (General) – Pending (0.75); New Jersey (General) 1.1- Pending; New York (Professional Practice, experienced only) – Pending (1.00); Virginia (General) – Pending (1.00).
Sponsor



Moderator
Meredith Osborn
Partner, White Collar Defense & Investigations, Arnold & Porter
Speakers
Rebecca Kronlund
Deputy General Counsel, Pathward
Daniel Chang
General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Thread
Michael Johnson
Partner, Arnold & Porter
Claudia Quiroz
General Counsel·California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

March 26, 2026
Blockchain, Digital Assets and Prediction Markets: What Fintechs Should Watch in Washington
Description
Industry and legal experts discuss the regulatory and legislative developments most likely to influence blockchain innovation, digital asset markets and prediction platforms, with particular focus on the evolving jurisdictional roles of the SEC and CFTC.
Sponsor



Moderator
Speakers
Dan Ullman
Partner, Orrick
Ignacio Sandoval
Partner, Orrick
Matthew Blumenfeld
Principal, PwC
Ben Hailey
Head of Risk and Complianc
Michael Lehn
Relationship Manager, Bank of North Dakota

February 26, 2026
Understanding Debanking: Risks, Regulation, and Emerging Considerations
Description
In collaboration with Jenner & Block, AFC’s Fintech Forward webinar will focus on debanking and the evolving regulatory, legal, and policy landscape surrounding access to financial services. Join industry and legal experts for a timely discussion on what debanking means for fintechs and financial institutions, emerging risks, and practical considerations for navigating compliance while supporting responsible innovation, including recent enforcement trends and what stakeholders should be preparing for in the months ahead.
Sponsor



Moderator
Jeremy Creelan
Co-Chair of Jenner & Block's Fintech and Crypto Assets Practice, Jenner & Block
Speakers
Karin Lockovitch
Partner and Head of Retail Banking and Consumer Compliance, Oliver Wyman
Laurel Loomis Rimon
Co-Chair of Jenner & Block's Fintech and Crypto Assets Practice, Jenner & Block
Chris Sidler
Partner and Head of Advisory, FS Vector
Ian P. Moloney
Chief Policy Officer, AFC
Discover our primary focus areas by reading about our core issues: