Katy Ryan

About Katy Ryan

I advise financial services companies on a variety of regulatory, licensing, compliance, and transactional matters, including federal and state compliance requirements, Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Act compliance, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) compliance and the risks associated with the False Claims Act (FCA) and Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA).I represent banks, first and second mortgage originators and servicers, reverse mortgage originators and servicers, fulfillment service providers, commercial lenders and servicers, bank holding companies, private equity firms, finance companies, debt collection companies, financial institutions and technology companies, payment processors, money transmitters and various related service providers.I assist clients with matters before state regulatory agencies, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), federal banking agencies, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. I also provide strategic and tactical advice to help clients identify and secure the nationwide federal and state approvals necessary to achieve operational goals.Prior to joining Orrick, I was a partner at Buckley LLP, where I was a member of the firm’s partner board.

Experience

1. Partner

   Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

   Feb 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Advise financial services companies and fintechs on a variety of regulatory, licensing, compliance, and transactional matters, including federal and state compliance requirements. Provide strategic and tactical advice to help clients identify and secure the nationwide federal and state approvals necessary to achieve operational goals.Assist clients with matters before state regulatory agencies, CFPB, DOJ, HUD, and federal banking agencies.

Education

• The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

  JD

  2001 — 2004