Husch Blackwell LLP  advises a broad range of financial services clients, including mortgage lenders, auto finance companies, and credit card providers, on compliance with federal and state regulations such as the FCRA, ECOA, and TILA. The firm provides regulatory guidance on consumer credit laws, risk management, and evolving compliance requirements, leveraging its in-depth industry knowledge. Madison-based Marci Kawski leads the practice, drawing on her expertise in both national consumer finance regulations and Wisconsin-specific laws. Susan Seaman, based in Columbus via the firm’s virtual office, advises on credit, deposit, and payment systems regulations. Christopher Friedman , who also operates virtually, supports clients navigating entry into new jurisdictions and product launches. The team expanded in February 2024 with the addition of former CFPB attorney Mike Silver, who brings deep regulatory experience to the practice.
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  • ‘Subject matter expertise with respect to consumer financial services regulatory laws; exceptionally so respect to state consumer finance regulatory laws.’

  • ‘Susan M. Seaman is a consumer finance subject matter expert who possesses a wealth of knowledge of consumer financial services law and the consumer finance industry. She is highly reliable and extremely responsive to the needs of clients.’

  • ‘Very responsive and in depth subject matter expertise in the field of consumer finance.’

  • ‘Very knowledgeable and enjoyable to work with on projects.’

  • ‘The attorneys we work with our excellent, responsive, and provide unique feedback and suggestions to solve our toughest legal challenges. ’

  • ‘Susan Seaman is exceptionally well qualified and always a pleasure to work with. ’

  • ‘Husch Blackwell has emerged over the past several years as the go-to firm for consumer financial services litigation. Through strategic addition of attorneys with varied regulatory experience, they are able to provide advice on everything from federal regulatory exams to state licensing matters.’

  • ‘Marci Kawski has emerged as one of the true leaders of the consumer financial services bar. Having worked with her for years, she has a unique ability to remain responsive on complex issues, while managing the ever-growing consumer financial practices group at Husch Blackwell. She has a national practice, but continues to maintain strong contacts locally in Wisconsin.’

  • 'The lawyers are extremely responsive and make you feel valued'.

  • 'We had a lot of quick deadlines and turnarounds. Thanks to Husch Blackwell we were never worried that we wouldn't meet a deadline.'

Kernmandanten

  • American Financial Services Association
  • Wisconsin Financial Services Association

Anwält*innen

Praxisleitung

Marci Kawski

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Susan Seaman; Christopher Friedman