Address current credit union compliance hot topics and get a head's up on pending regulations. Through this audio conference, you will discuss current hot topics and have an opportunity to ask questions of the panel. On the call will be a panel of experts from CUNA Washington and guest speakers from time to time. Please note: Audio conference topics will be added closer to the event date, please check back.

CUNA archived events enable staff to pick up new skills and keep up with daily responsibilities. Hearing the archived audio conference will enable you to hear a presentation, questions of the instructor, and refer to handouts. You need only a computer with an Internet connection and speakers. The archived event is made available within 48 hours of the live event. Please note: The same username and password you use to register will be used to access your archived event.

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October 14, 2010

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This audio conference is beneficial for credit union compliance professionals, league compliance professionals, members of management, directors, volunteers, or anyone interested in the the credit union compliance topics to be discussed.

Affiliation with CUNA/League is required for attendance.

Kathleen Thompson

Kathleen is senior vice president and associate general counsel for the Credit Union National Association. For almost 30 years, she has represented credit unions before the National Credit Union Administration, the Federal Reserve Board, the Treasury Department, the Federal Trade Commission, and other federal agencies. She is currently focusing her efforts on increasing CUNA's compliance information to leagues and credit unions, and on providing assistance in the drafting of legislation and the preparation of testimony for Congress. Kathleen appears regularly before credit union groups to discuss current congressional and regulatory events and to present compliance seminars.

Valerie Moss

Valerie is director of compliance information for CUNA Regulatory Affairs in the Washington, DC office. Valerie works closely with CUNA’s Publications and Web Services Departments to deliver useful and accurate compliance information in a user-friendly format to CUNA’s members. She is the editor of both Credit Union Magazine’s Compliance Matters and CUNA’s e-Guide to Federal Laws and Regulations.

Nichole Seabron

Nichole is federal compliance counsel for CUNA Regulatory Affairs in the Washington, DC office. In this position, Nichole is responsible for maintaining CUNA’s “e-Guide to Federal Laws and Regulations” and responding to credit union compliance inquiries. She is responsible for editing and contributing to CUNA’s monthly “Compliance Challenge”, the online compliance newsletter presented in a Q&A format. Nichole has close to ten years of financial services experience (including three years with Navy Federal Credit Union) in areas such as Asset Management, Bankcard and Retail Banking.

Michael McLain

Michael is assistant general counsel and senior compliance counsel at CUNA in Madison, Wisconsin. He works with CUNA Center for Professional Development to ensure its products and services are in compliance with and accurately portray federal regulations affecting credit unions. He also answers compliance questions from state credit union leagues and credit unions. Michael is a regular contributor of compliance related articles to Credit Union Magazine. Prior to joining CUNA’s legal department, Michael served for approximately 10 years as vice president and corporate counsel to a $300 million credit union in northeast Ohio and for nearly two years as vice president and corporate counsel to a $500 million credit union in central Pennsylvania.

The last day for cancellations was October 6, 2010. Substitutions are accepted anytime prior to the start of the program at no additional cost. Simply fax event and contact information, listing the new participant and who they will be replacing. Cancellation fees do not apply for free or complimentary programs.