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Practice Expertise
- Auto Finance
- Banking and Financial Services
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Areas of Practice
- Auto Finance
- Banking and Financial Services
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
- Credit Card Services
- Examinations and CIDs
- Fintech
- Payment Systems
- Payments
- Regulatory Compliance
- Small Dollar and Unsecured Consumer Lending
- State Attorneys General and Regulators View More
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- Automotive Group - Member
- Banking & Finance Group - Member
- Private Client Group - Member
Profile
Riley Key has been a dedicated regulatory compliance attorney since 2011, serving a diverse range of financial institutions, including national and community banks. As a member of the firm’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group, his practice focuses on navigating federal and state regulatory frameworks related to consumer lending, servicing, and debt collection for products such as mortgages, credit cards, and auto loans.
Riley has a unique perspective on the challenges facing in-house professionals having spent considerable time embedded in the compliance and legal departments at two national banks:
- Served as the interim chief compliance officer for almost six months
- Spent almost a year seconded in the legal department advising on late-stage collection efforts
Riley frequently advises clients on complex regulatory compliance matters. Collaborating closely with business, legal, and compliance leaders, he identifies potential compliance risks and delivers practical solutions tailored to meet regulatory expectations and industry best practices. Relying on his experience as a compliance attorney, he has conducted multiple holistic risk assessments and reviews of financial institutions' compliance management systems.
Riley also devotes a significant portion of his practice to preparing clients for federal and state-specific regulatory examinations and responding to findings. From conducting pre-exam risk assessments to managing examiner interactions, Riley provides comprehensive support throughout the examination process. He counsels clients on self-disclosing compliance issues, challenging examination findings, responding to supervisory letters, and negotiating settlements when necessary.
Riley is also active in the digital asset industry, advising on regulatory considerations surrounding cryptocurrencies and NFTs. His forward-looking approach ensures clients are well-positioned in the evolving landscape of digital finance.
Bar Admissions
- Alabama, 2011
- Texas, 2013
Education
- University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 2011
- University of Alabama, B.A., 2008
Areas of Practice
- Auto Finance
- Banking and Financial Services
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
- Credit Card Services
- Examinations and CIDs
- Fintech
- Payment Systems
- Payments
- Regulatory Compliance
- Small Dollar and Unsecured Consumer Lending
- State Attorneys General and Regulators
Blogs
It Pays to Be Covered
Bradley's It Pays to Be Covered Blog discusses insurance law developments and industry trends in property and casualty insurance, including the growing cyber insurance market, coverage for drones, and blockchain exposures. We also address practical risk management strategies of interest to risk managers, legal staff, and corporate officers and directors responsible for property and casualty insurance policy portfolios, claims management, and resolution. Our attorneys provide insights based on...
Online and On Point
A Resource for Privacy Developments and Cybersecurity Risks in an Era of Evolving Technology
Patent 213
Patent law, like most things in life, is subject to change. Changes to patent laws not only impact investment in your existing IP, but directly shape strategies to protect your freedom to operate. The Patent 213 blog provides up-to-date, insightful analysis of the evolution in the written description and enablement requirements of 35 USC 112 and the subject matter eligibility requirements of 35 USC 101. The Patent 213 blog analyzes key decisions from the district courts and the Federal Circuit,...
The Law of Order
Bradley's The Law of Order blog serves as a general parliamentary procedure resource, providing information about creation and revision of governing documents (constitutions, bylaws, or rules), application of Robert's Rules of Order and other procedural authorities in a variety of contexts (such as nonprofits, political parties, homeowners associations, unions, churches, trade associations), and leadership of any type of organizational meeting. In an effort to make all things parliamentary more...
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