
May 21, 2026
The Rise of Agentic Payments, Lending, and the Future of AI-Driven Transactions
Description
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, new opportunities are emerging in financial services. From personal finance to lending and payments, and everywhere in between, financial institutions are considering and implementing AI tools to help consumers improve their financial lives. This webinar will explore how businesses are beginning to leverage this technology, what it means for payment/lending ecosystems, and how organizations can prepare for this shift. It will also examine how the latest developments in AI are changing the customer experience both in consumer-facing and enterprise applications.
Sponsor



Moderator
Moorari Shah
Partner, Shepard Mullins
Speakers
A.J. Dhaliwal
Partner, Sheppard Mullin
Chris Rigoni
EVP, Head of Partner Banking and Payments, Axiom Bank
Vinay Bhaskar
Chief Operating Officer, Scienaptic
Reggie Young
Chief of Staff, Lithic

May 6, 2026
Scaling Fintech Between Israel and the U.S.: Regulatory Strategy & Front-Line Insights
Description
For fintech CEOs and founders navigating cross-border growth, regulatory strategy is not a back-office function, it is a core competitive advantage. Join leading Israeli fintech founders for a candid discussion on building and scaling fintech companies across Israel and the United States. This session will spotlight the organization supporting Israeli fintech expansion into the U.S., while diving deeply into the regulatory realities of operating in both markets.Speakers will share front-line insights on:
• Analyzing the right corporate structure for international fintech operations
• Navigating U.S. federal and state regulatory frameworks• Understanding Israel’s financial regulatory environment and innovation ecosystem
• Structuring compliance for cross-border operations• Managing licensing, partnerships, and supervisory expectations• Aligning product, risk, and growth strategy with evolving regulatory demands
• Hiring US based employees
• Avoiding US federal and state taxes
This conversation moves beyond theory to practical lessons learned: what worked, what didn’t, and what founders wish they had known before entering the US market. Attendees will leave with a clearer view of how to approach regulatory planning as part of their expansion strategy and how Israeli and U.S. fintech ecosystems intersect at the policy and operational level.
Sponsor



Moderator
Phil Goldfeder
CEO, American Fintech Council
Speakers
Marc Franson
Partner, Chapman & Cutler
Tobias Moon
Partner, Chapman and Cutler LLP
Guy Shahar
Founder & CEO, Blee
Itai Damti
Co-Founder & CEO, Unit
Shmuel Ben Tovim
President, The Israel Fintech Center

April 30, 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
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