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AFSA is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding female leaders in the consumer credit industry.

What has been the most important lesson?
I have learned lots of lessons over my career—it’s probably why it is called the “practice” of law. 😊  One of my most important takeaways over the years, however, has been is that you are able to give the most sound and practical legal advice when you first seek to understand your client’s business, including its operations, and the broader industry within which it operates.

Was there a mentor who provided great insight in your early career?
My retired partner, Ed Heiser, who also was involved with AFSA for much of his career. I had the greatest pleasure of working with Ed for nearly a decade and he imparted so many pearls of wisdom.  One such piece of advice he gave me is to play the long game. In other words, be patient.  He cautioned against making a decision based on the emotions of today or even tomorrow, and encouraged me and others to make decisions based on the long term future.  Oh, and of course, as many people on AFSA Law Committee will understand, he taught me to “drink your water course!”

What do you wish the you of today could have told the younger you about building a career?
One of the best ways to build a successful and enjoyable career is to lean into your natural talents.  I am not sure I quite realized at the beginning of my career that one core component of a successful career in law is developing relationships.  I like people and I like being social, which naturally translates into relationship building.  In the legal profession, we work a lot with people and it’s much more enjoyable when you have a good relationship with the people with whom you work!

Women’s History Month | Marci Kawski
Mar 28, 2024

AFSA is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding female leaders in the consumer credit industry.

What has been the most important lesson?
I have learned lots of lessons over my career—it’s probably why it is called the “practice”

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News From Our Members | PayNearMe Earns “Best Consumer Payments Platform” Award by FinTech Breakthrough for Business Rules Technology
Mar 28, 2024

PayNearMe is thrilled to announce that we have won “Best Consumer Payments Platform” for the fifth straight year, thanks to the flexibility that our Business Rules technology offers. Business Rules enable lenders to changeRead the rest

Women’s History Month | Heather Wybrow
Mar 27, 2024

AFSA is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding female leaders in the consumer credit industry.

What has been the most important lesson?
Say yes to opportunities that make you uncomfortable as often as possible, especially… Read the rest

Downshifting a Data Request
Mar 27, 2024

Earlier this year the CFPB proposed a new data collection project, with the Bureau indicating it would like to collect loan-level information on just about every auto loan in the U.S. The Bureau hasn’t said why it needs this data or what it would… Read the rest

Women’s History Month | Danielle McLean
Mar 27, 2024

AFSA is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding female leaders in the consumer credit industry.

What has been the most important lesson?
My top life and career lessons are, Keep GOD first in everything. Positive perspective… Read the rest

Women’s History Month | Kristen Miller
Mar 26, 2024

AFSA is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding female leaders in the consumer credit industry.

What has been the most important lesson of your career?
The most important lesson of my career has been to be open and receptive

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Women’s History Month | Sarah Milovich
Mar 26, 2024

AFSA is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding female leaders in the consumer credit industry.

What has been the most important lesson?
Don’t underestimate your abilities, but stay humble. It’s easy to feel that you

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AFSA Supports Colorado Consumers’ Access to Credit
Mar 25, 2024

The American Financial Services Association filed a lawsuit in Colorado federal court today with two other national trade groups challenging a state statute that violates federal law by imposing Colorado’s interest-rate caps on loans … Read the rest

Women’s History Month | Stacey Jones
Mar 25, 2024

AFSA is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding female leaders in the consumer credit industry.

What has been the most important lesson? Was there a mentor who provided great insight in your early career?
I clerked for

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Women’s History Month | Wendy Pratt
Mar 22, 2024

AFSA is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding female leaders in the consumer credit industry.

*Credit to DE&I Council at Flagship*

Thinking back on your career this far, what has been the most significant challengeRead the rest

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