Hudson Cook, LLP, a nationwide consumer financial services law firm, announced that Elena A. Lovoy and Alicia H. Tortarolo have become members of the firm.

Prior to joining Hudson Cook in January 2002, Ms. Lovoy was a Senior Associate at Nisen & Elliott in Chicago, Illinois, Senior Counsel at Sears Roebuck & Co. in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, and an Associate at McGlinchey Stafford in New Orleans.

Ms. Lovoy is a graduate of the University of Alabama, received her M.B.A. from The University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business, and her J.D. from The University of Alabama, School of Law. She has written numerous articles for several national legal publications, and has significant experience speaking on consumer finance related legal topics.

Ms Tortarolo joined Hudson Cook in January 2000. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode Island and her J.D. from the California Western School of Law, and is admitted to the California State, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations.

Ms. Tortarolo is a frequent author and speaker on consumer financial services issues.

Hudson Cook, LLP is a consumer financial services law firm. Led by Tom Hudson and Robert Cook, both Fellows of the American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers, the firm offers legal services to local, national and international clients. The firm has offices in Maryland, Connecticut, New York, Virginia and California, and maintains a web site at www.hudco.com.