Professional Activities
American Bar Association, Consumer Financial Services, Vice Chair of Programming, 2016-present
Temple American Inn of Court, Membership Chair
American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, former Executive Committee member
Pennsylvania Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, former Executive Committee member
Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, former Executive Committee member, Mentorship Co-Chair, and American Bar Association Liaison
Ballard Spahr Hiring Committee, 2010-present
Ballard Spahr Diversity Committee, 2006-2010
Ballard Spahr Associates' Committee, Chair, 2006-2008
Recognition & Accomplishments
The Legal 500 US, finance - financial services: regulatory, 2017
Benchmark Litigation, "Future Star," Litigation, 2018-2021; Under 40 Hot List, 2016
The Pennsylvania Bar Association's Verdina Showell Pro-Bono Award, 2015
The Legal Intelligencer's 2014 Lawyers on the Fast Track
2013 Sandra Day O’Connor Award for Professional Service by the American Inns of Court
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, 2013-2014; Rising Star, 2011-2012
American Inns of Court Special Projects Award, 2012
American Bar Association Star of the Year Award, 2010, 2011
American Lawyer Media Unsung Heroes Award, 2010
Pennsylvania Bar Association Special Achievement Award, 2010
Ballard Spahr Allen Davis Pro Bono Award, 2009
Pennsylvania Bar Association Michael K. Smith Pro Bono Award, 2008
United States Park Police Award of Recognition, 2008
American Bar Association Star of the Year Award, 2007
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Speaker, "TCPA Developments and Compliance Challengers," Mortgage Bankers Association's Regulatory Compliance Conference 2019, Washington, D.C., September 24, 2019
Co-author, "Eighth Circuit Rules Against Telemarketing Company on TCPA Claim, Yet Declares $1.6 Billion in Statutory Damages Unconstitutional," Ballard Spahr alert, July 23, 2019
Co-author, "SCOTUS Decision in Unsolicited Fax Case Could Have Broader TCPA Implications," Ballard Spahr alert, November 15, 2018
Co-author, "Dish Network Liable for $61 Million in Treble Damages for Service Provider's TCPA Violations," Ballard Spahr alert, May 31, 2017
Co-author, "FCC Cannot Require Opt-Out Notice on "Solicited" Fax Ads, D.C. Circuit Holds," Ballard Spahr alert, April 5, 2017
Co-author, "Ninth Circuit to Decide Key TCPA Insurance Issue," Ballard Spahr alert, February 22, 2017
Co-author, "DC Circuit Hears TCPA Oral Argument," Ballard Spahr alert, October 26, 2016
Co-author, "D.C. Circuit Holds CFPB Structure Unconstitutional, Interpretation of RESPA Not Entitled to Deference," Ballard Spahr alert, October 12, 2016
Co-author, "FCC Ruling Clarifies TCPA for Schools and Utilities," Ballard Spahr alert, August 9, 2016
Co-author, "FTC Backs FCC’s Proposed Rule on TCPA Amendments for Calls Collecting Government Debt," Ballard Spahr alert, June 22, 2016
Co-author, "Modernize TCPA, ACA International Urges in White Paper," Ballard Spahr alert, June 7, 2016
Co-author, "TCPA Under Scrutiny in Court and by Senate," Ballard Spahr alert, May 24, 2016
Co-author, "New Guidance Issued on FCRA Compliance in Employee Screening," Ballard Spahr alert, May 13, 2016
Co-author, "FCC’s Proposed Regulations Would Gut TCPA Exception for Debts Owed to or Guaranteed by U.S., " Ballard Spahr alert, May 12, 2016
Co-author, "Class Certification Improper in Data Breach Case, PA Appellate Court Finds," Ballard Spahr alert, May 4, 2016
Co-author, "European Parliament Adopts EU General Data Protection Regulation; 12 Steps Businesses Should Take Now," Ballard Spahr alert, April 21, 2016
Co-author, "TCPA Exemption for Collection of Federal Debts Applies Retroactively, CA Federal Court Rules," Ballard Spahr alert, April 18, 2016
Presenter, "Information Security and Human Resources," Ballard Spahr webinar, March 16, 2016
Co-author, "FCC Chairman Previews Proposed Regulations for Implementing New TCPA Exemptions," Ballard Spahr alert, March 15, 2016
Co-author, "EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework Text Published: Imposes New Obligations on U.S. Entities that Seek Data Transfers from the EU," Ballard Spahr alert, March 8, 2016
Co-author, "CFPB Initiates Its First Data Security Enforcement Action," Ballard Spahr alert, March 3, 2016
Co-author, "California Data Breach Report Defines “Reasonableness” Standard for Data Protection," Ballard Spahr alert, March 2, 2016
Co-author, "President Obama Gives EU Citizens Judicial Redress for Privacy Violations," Ballard Spahr alert, March 1, 2016
Co-author, "Creditor Can Obtain TCPA "Prior Express Consent" Through Intermediary, Sixth Circuit Rules," Ballard Spahr alert, February 26, 2016
Co-author, "President Creates Cybersecurity National Action Plan and Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity," Ballard Spahr alert, February 24, 2016
Co-author, "DOJ/DHS Issue Interim Guidance on Implementation of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act," Ballard Spahr alert, February 23, 2016
Presenter, "Regulatory and Foreclosure Law Updates," National Mortgage Servicing Conference & Expo 2016, Orlando, Florida, February 18, 2016
Co-author, "From Safe Harbor to Privacy Shield: New EU-U.S. Agreement for Transatlantic Data Flows," Ballard Spahr alert, February 9, 2016
Co-author, "Ninth Circuit Rejects Attempt to Challenge FCC Order on TCPA," February 8, 2016
Co-author, "Unaccepted Rule 68 Offer Does Not Moot a Plaintiff's Claims, U.S. Supreme Court Rules," Ballard Spahr alert, January 21, 2016
Co-author, "Use of Big Data May Violate Federal Consumer Protection Laws, FTC Report Warns," Ballard Spahr alert, January 13, 2016
Co-author, "Data Security for Mortgage Companies: A Focus on Employees,"Mortgage Compliance Magazine, December 2015
Co-author, "FCC Gave Entities Six Months to Comply with Order Requiring Opt-Out Notices for Faxed Ads Sent with Prior Consent under TCPA," Consumer Finance Law Quarterly Report, October 2015
Co-author, "Pennsylvania County Recorder Cannot Sue MERS for Failure to Record Mortgage Assignments, Third Circuit Rules in Overturning Oft-Cited District Court Opinion," Consumer Finance Law Quarterly Report, October 2015
Presenter, "Cyber Security:Practical Protection for The Modern Age," The Philadelphia CFO Leadership Council, Philadelphia, October 8, 2015
Co-author, "Third Circuit Rules that FTC Can Regulate Cybersecurity Practices," Consumer Finance Law Quarterly Report, October 2015
Presenter, "Emerging Trends in Mortgage Litigation" MBA Regulatory Compliance Conference, Washington, D.C., September 21, 2015
Presenter, "TCPA Litigation Trends: the Emergence of the State Mini-TCPA," MBA Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference, Chicago, May 5, 2015
Co-author, "FCC Seeks Comments on Easing TCPA Requirements for Educational Organizations," Ballard Spahr alert, March 27, 2015
Presenter, "The New Mortgage Servicing Rules – What You Need To Know NOW," Ballard Spahr webinar, March 9, 2015
Co-author, "President Obama Proposes Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights," Ballard Spahr alert, March 6, 2015
Co-author, "Anthem's Breach: How Employers Should Respond," Ballard Spahr alert, February 10, 2015
Co-author, "Internet of Things: Federal Agencies Offer Privacy and Data Security Best Practices," Ballard Spahr alert, January 29, 2015
Co-author, "NY Attorney General to Propose Bill to Strengthen Cybersecurity," Ballard Spahr alert, January 27, 2015
Co-author, "President Obama's 2015 Priorities Include Cybersecurity," Ballard Spahr alert, January 22, 2015
Presenter, "Mortgage Servicing Litigation," Ballard Spahr webinar, November 19, 2014
Co-author, "Massive Hacking Operation Further Reveals Weakness of Passwords," Ballard Spahr alert, August 11, 2014
Presenter, "Oil and Gas Exploration for Mortgage Bankers," Ballard Spahr webinar, April 22, 2014
Presenter, "The CFPB's Fair Credit Reporting Act Bulletin: What the CFPB Expects from Furnishers," Ballard Spahr webinar, November 18, 2013
Presenter, "Limiting Your Exposure to TILA Rescission Demands," Ballard Spahr webinar, August 13, 2013
"The CFPB and Privilege – T Fight Isn’t Over," CFPB Monitor, January 11, 2013, Conference on Consumer Finance Law 2013 Quarterly Report
Panelist, "The Explosion in Residential Mortgage Litigation: What Explains the Recent Trends and Spike in Filings?" Mortgage Daily and Ballard Spahr webinar, May 30, 2012
Presenter, "The Nuts and Bolts of Arbitrating Consumer Disputes," Ballard Spahr webinar, February 7, 2012
"Mortgage Program’s Success at Odds with Waive of Litigation," The Legal Intelligencer, February 2012
Presenter, "Challenging Progress: County Recorder Lawsuits against MERS," Practising Law Institute, January 20, 2012
"CFPB Early Warning Notice," CFPB Monitor, November 11, 2011
"Rhetoric to Change," CFPB Monitor, November 8, 2011
Presenter, "Foreclosure Litigation: Status of MERS Litigation, Robo-Signing and Loan Modification Class Actions," Bridgeport CLE, Phoenix, November 11, 2011
Presenter, "The Business of You: Thriving at a Big Law Firm," ABA Law Firm Marketing Strategies Conference, Philadelphia, November 8, 2011
"Litigation, Subprime Lending and the Financial Crisis," The Philadelphia Lawyer, Winter 2009
Community Activities
Coaches Ballard Spahr-sponsored Constitution High School mock trial team
Board Memberships
Wills for Heroes Foundation, President
Clarifi (nonprofit that assists consumers struggling with debt and provides financial literacy programs to help them gain control of their finances)
Temple Law Alumni Association, former Executive Committee member
Variety: The Children's Charity, Young Variety Division, former Executive Committee member