Reed Smith’s Robert M. Jaworski to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Ammending Regulation Z Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (“HOEPA”) on 5/12/09
New Jersey, NJ, April 30, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Robert M. Jaworski, Partner, Reed Smith LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Ammending Regulation Z Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (“HOEPA”).” This 2-hour event is scheduled on May 12, 2009, Tuesday, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT. (For further details of the event and an updated list of panelists, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_RegZ.html)
Event Synopsis
Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act was enacted to help ensure that homeowners yet the fairest deal when they seek equity financing on their home. As a result of the Subprime crisis, regulators are taking a new look at the regulation to help homeowners navigate through this very difficult time. Financial institutions, particularly banks and credit unions, should have a thorough and comprehensive understanding of how HOEPA is going to play out in this challenging environment.
The Knowledge Congress is assembling a panel of distinguished professionals and key regulators to help understand the impact of HOEPA in today's financial world. The speakers will present their expert opinions in a two-hour Live Webcast.
About Robert M. Jaworski
Robert is a member of the Financial Industry Group and a member of Financial Services Regulatory Group. Robert M. Jaworski’s practice focuses on consumer credit compliance and other regulatory issues of concern to banks, thrifts, mortgage bankers, secondary mortgage lenders, finance companies and industry-related trade associations. He reviews documents for compliance with federal and state laws; helps financial institutions resolve compliance and licensing issues raised by state and federal regulators; performs compliance audits of loan files and operations; assists Reed Smith litigators in consumer finance-related individual and class action litigation; and generally provides counsel on day-to-day compliance issues as they arise.
A frequent speaker on compliance issues before state and national groups, Bob has authored numerous articles on the subject. He has also developed the curriculum and manuals for the NJ Mortgage Banker/Broker and Secondary Lender License Examination Review courses, which he teaches under the auspices of Lenders Resource Development, Inc., a company he founded.
About Reed Smith LLP
Reed Smith is one of the 15 largest law firms in the world, with more than 1,600 lawyers in 23 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its attorneys provide litigation services in multi-jurisdictional matters and other high stake disputes, deliver regulatory counsel, and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising and media, shipping, international trade and commodities, real estate, manufacturing, and education.
For more information about Robert M. Jaworski and Reed Smith LLP, please visit: http://www.reedsmith.com.
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcast that study the impact of changing regulations and help businesses succeed through proper regulatory compliance.”
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Event Synopsis
Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act was enacted to help ensure that homeowners yet the fairest deal when they seek equity financing on their home. As a result of the Subprime crisis, regulators are taking a new look at the regulation to help homeowners navigate through this very difficult time. Financial institutions, particularly banks and credit unions, should have a thorough and comprehensive understanding of how HOEPA is going to play out in this challenging environment.
The Knowledge Congress is assembling a panel of distinguished professionals and key regulators to help understand the impact of HOEPA in today's financial world. The speakers will present their expert opinions in a two-hour Live Webcast.
About Robert M. Jaworski
Robert is a member of the Financial Industry Group and a member of Financial Services Regulatory Group. Robert M. Jaworski’s practice focuses on consumer credit compliance and other regulatory issues of concern to banks, thrifts, mortgage bankers, secondary mortgage lenders, finance companies and industry-related trade associations. He reviews documents for compliance with federal and state laws; helps financial institutions resolve compliance and licensing issues raised by state and federal regulators; performs compliance audits of loan files and operations; assists Reed Smith litigators in consumer finance-related individual and class action litigation; and generally provides counsel on day-to-day compliance issues as they arise.
A frequent speaker on compliance issues before state and national groups, Bob has authored numerous articles on the subject. He has also developed the curriculum and manuals for the NJ Mortgage Banker/Broker and Secondary Lender License Examination Review courses, which he teaches under the auspices of Lenders Resource Development, Inc., a company he founded.
About Reed Smith LLP
Reed Smith is one of the 15 largest law firms in the world, with more than 1,600 lawyers in 23 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its attorneys provide litigation services in multi-jurisdictional matters and other high stake disputes, deliver regulatory counsel, and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising and media, shipping, international trade and commodities, real estate, manufacturing, and education.
For more information about Robert M. Jaworski and Reed Smith LLP, please visit: http://www.reedsmith.com.
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcast that study the impact of changing regulations and help businesses succeed through proper regulatory compliance.”
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www.knowledgecongress.org
Therese Lumbao, Director
Account Management & Member Services
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