Carleton Expands Compliance Expertise
Carleton Inc. announced the hiring of Sarah Way, an attorney whose expertise includes business law, contract development and documentation, intellectual property regulations, property insurance law, and other litigation disciplines.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Compliant loan calculation and digital document software solutions provider Carleton Inc. announced the hiring of Sarah Way, an attorney whose expertise includes business law, contract development and documentation, intellectual property regulations, property insurance law, and other litigation disciplines.
“I came to know of Carleton through its reputation in the local South Bend community,” Way said. “But it quickly became clear that Carleton is a compliance leader in the area of consumer finance. I’m thrilled to be joining Carleton as they continue to grow and thrive in the industry.”
Way graduated with honors from Loyola University School of Law in 2013 after earning a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Notre Dame in 2009.
“Sarah will add tremendous legal expertise to our compliance research department,” said Pat Ruszkowski, Carleton’s president and CEO. “The addition of Sarah Way demonstrates Carleton’s long-term commitment to provide lenders with expert solutions and support that will meet the ever-changing compliance landscape. We intend to enhance our compliance leadership position in 2017, so that we can continue to help drive the success of our customers and earn their satisfaction and trust.”
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