Stephen Kott Email Address

Counsel, Professional Liability and Financial Crimes Section

FDIC Systemic Resolution Advisory Committee

Highly accomplished senior attorney with complex commercial litigation, regulatory compliance and government investigation and enforcement experience, involving banking, securities, antitrust and consumer protection law. Extensive first chair experience representing financial services institutions in cases involving mortgage lending and securitization, foreclosure procedures compliance, lender liability disputes, consumer protection regulations, unfair and deceptive trade practices, antitrust and securitieis actions (RMBS). Expertise in all aspects of litigation including Claims identification and analysis, executing thematic case strategy throughout pleadings, motion practice, depositions and trial presentation. Successfully represented clients in civil and administrative proceedings brought by he DOJ, FTC, SEC, FDIC, CFPB and Congressional investigations. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, provide effective guidance and mentorship. Routinely advises and counsels C-suite executives concerning risk management and mitigation strategies.