An Update on the CFPB's Debt Collection Rules

In this session our speakers will cover a brief discussion of the state of NCBA and upcoming programing, followed by an update given by Nathan Willner and Brit Suttell as they relay their insights regarding their recent interaction with the CFPB. During their interaction with the CFPB they were able to discuss the proposed debt collection rules in general and the meaningful attorney involvement “safe harbor” provision in particular. This session will cover brand new information that will be of particular interest to all NCBA members and industry stakeholders.   

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Presenters

Brit Suttell, Barron & Newburger, P.C.

Brit J. Suttell works in the Pennsylvania office of Barron & Newburger, P.C. She is a member of the firm’s Consumer Financial Services Law Practice Group. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Suttell was a shareholder at Burton Neil & Associates, P.C., where she served as the firm’s Director of Compliance. In addition to her litigation experience, Ms. Suttell is experienced in the creation, implementation and administration of policies, procedures, and compliance management systems. Her non-litigation experience also includes the handling of regulatory complaints. She has substantial familiarity with multiple consumer financial protection laws, and she has trained collectors and facilitated law firm audits by clients in the financial sector. Ms. Suttell is the President of the Pennsylvania State Creditors Bar. She has been a speaker at programs sponsored by the National Creditors Bar Association as well as the Pennsylvania Creditors’ Bar Association. She has been a guest blogger for the National List of Attorneys.

Nathan Willner, Esq., National Creditors Bar Association

Nathan D. Willner serves as the Government Affairs Officer of the National Creditors Bar Association (NCBA). Prior to representing the NCBA in Federal, State and Regulatory matters and advocacy he was of Counsel for 11 years for the regional creditor’s rights firm of Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, P.C. where he managed the firm’s Legislative Affairs and concentrated his Maryland law practice in the area of consumer retail litigation. Mr. Willner is the immediate past President of the Maryland-DC Creditors Bar Association and is a member of various other legal, community and service board organizations. He earned his undergraduate degree at Temple University and law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law. Mr. Willner has been a member of the Maryland Bar since 1990.