Hudson Cook LLP Adds Three New Partners
The law firm announced today the election of attorneys Robert Gage, Lauren Hunt, and Jennifer Sarvadi to the partnership.
HANOVER, Md. — Law firm Hudson Cook LLP announced today the election of attorneys Robert Gage, Lauren Hunt, and Jennifer Sarvadi to the partnership.
Gage, who helps the firm’s clients solve complex problems with practical advice on legal matters, risk management, and strategy. He focuses his practice on regulatory compliance matters related to automotive finance and privacy, and on transactional matters including inventory finance and other commercial lending activity. Gage works out of the firm’s Ann Arbor, Mich., office.
Hunt, who works out of the firm’s Richmond, Va., office, assists national and state banks, savings associations, credit unions, mortgage bankers, other licensed lenders, and motor vehicle dealers in the development and maintenance of nationwide consumer mortgage and automobile finance programs.
Sarvadi counsels businesses in the financial services industry on compliance with federal and state regulations and consumer protection laws. She is also an active member of the firm’s credit reporting and government investigations, examinations and enforcement practices, and represents clients in enforcement actions and litigation before federal and state agencies.
“Bob, Lauren and Jennifer are accomplished attorneys whose skill and expertise provide critical support for our clients,” said Michael Benoit, chairman of Hudson Cook LLP. “We are thrilled to welcome them as our partners.”
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