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30 disciplines." Santi brings more than 12 years of experience to the HOF Law Group, specializing in the areas of civil litigation, both in the courts and alternative dispute resolution, business transactions, creditors' rights, default matters, commercial and residential construction, and real property law. "It is an absolute privilege to be part of the HOF Law Group leadership team here in Michigan as the Managing Attorney, and I look forward to building on the already great relationships with our staff, expanding our client base and further enhancing our complex litigation skills in the default industry," Santi said. HOF Law Group Partner David Onorato added, "We know our clients will be well-served by these employees that we welcome into the managerial ranks of the HOF Law Group. Each of these individuals has shown a keen dedication to the needs of our clients, and as we all move past the pandemic and work volumes resume, the HOF Law Group's clients will surely see the positive results from their expertise." MITCHELL SANDLER ADDS DANIELLA CASSERES AND ARI KAREN Mitchell Sandler LLC, a boutique law firm founded in 2019 has hired Partners Daniella Casseres and Ari Karen. Casseres will join the firm's Managing Partner Andrea Mitchell and COO Robyn Quattrone on the three-member management committee of Mitchell Sandler. "Daniella and Ari are the ideal lawyers to lead the expansion of our regulatory and litigation capabilities for the mortgage industry," Mitchell said. "Not only are they recognized industry leaders, but they share our passion for innovation, client service, and the creation of a positive work environment. We look forward to working with them to realize the full potential of our new law firm model." In addition to serving on Mitchell Sandler's management committee, Casseres will head Mitchell Sandler's mortgage regulatory practice group. She has a national practice advising mortgage companies on federal and state regulatory compliance matters, including those involving fair lending, licensing, privacy, and anti- money laundering requirements. She frequently advises clients on the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), the Truth-in-Lending Act (TILA), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and state statutes. "Mitchell Sandler partners have been leading consumer financial services lawyers for more than 20 years," Casseres said. "We are excited to bring their experience to our mortgage industry clients as we lead them through today's challenging regulatory environment. We're equally excited to expand the range of services that Mitchell Sandler can offer to its many financial services and fintech clients." Karen will lead the firm's litigation and labor and employment practices. He maintains active practices in both areas, counseling mortgage lenders and other financial services firms nationwide on government investigations and enforcement actions and representing companies in labor and employment disputes, as well as consumer class actions. "We see tremendous opportunity to leverage Mitchell Sandler's existing regulatory, enforcement, and fintech expertise to our clients' benefit," Karen said. "I am particularly excited to draw on the insights of Andy Sandler, one of the top litigation and enforcement lawyers in the financial services space for over 30 years, as I lead the firm's litigation practice into the future." FORMER TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING COMMISSIONER JOINS POLUNSKY BEITEL GREEN Texas-based residential mortgage law firm Polunsky Beitel Green LLP (PBG) has added former Texas Mortgage Oversight Commissioner Caroline C. Jones as Special Counsel. Jones will advise clients in navigating all phases of the regulatory environment for residential mortgage lending. Jones joins PBG Director of Regulatory Affairs Doug Foster, who preceded Jones as the Commissioner of the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending. Foster and Jones were responsible for implementing much of the Lone Star State's current regulatory framework for mortgage lending. "I've known Caroline as a colleague and friend for many years and can say without hesitation that our clients with regulatory needs will be working with a true professional who knows the inner workings of the Texas mortgage regulatory system as well as anyone," said Foster, who served as the Commissioner of the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending from 2007-2014. As Commissioner, Jones served on the board of the American Council of State Savings Supervisors, including as Board Chair. She also served as a member of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) State Liaison Committee for four years. Jones has served on the boards of Austin Habitat for Humanity, Center for Battered Women (now SAFE Alliance), Junior League of Austin, and Caritas of Austin. "roughout my career in the Texas mortgage lending industry, I have admired Polunsky Beitel Green's expertise and professionalism, as it has grown into Texas' finest law firm for mortgage lending-related issues," Jones said. "I could not ask for a better place to continue my career, working with Doug, Marty, and this talented team." Movers & Shakers Got something to share with us? Send it to Editor@DSNews.com. "I've known Caroline as a colleague and friend for many years and can say without hesitation that our clients with regulatory needs will be working with a true professional who knows the inner workings of the Texas mortgage regulatory system as well as anyone." —Doug Foster, former Commissioner of the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending