On Monday-Tuesday, April 29-30, the Five Star Institute’s Legal League will host its 2024 Spring Servicer Summit at the Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas, Texas.
Open to all mortgage lending and servicing professionals, GSEs, government entities, and Legal League members, the 2024 Spring Servicer Summit provides a forum for the nation’s elite financial services law firms to discuss default policies, procedures, and emerging issues with leading mortgage servicing executives.
The event will feature an array of educational sessions, networking opportunities, and engaging dialogue about the pressing issues that impact financial services law firms.
Located in the heart of Dallas’ Uptown district, the Hotel Crescent Court fuses luxury and sophistication with Texan charm and scale. For more than 30 years, it has been recognized by travel magazines and organizations as one of the finest luxury hotels in the country. Less than five minutes from Downtown Dallas and within walking distance of America’s largest urban arts district, the Hotel Crescent Court boasts a 22,000 square foot spa and fitness center, and Nobu.
Wall-to-wall education and networking opportunities
With so many of the industry’s top servicing execs under the same roof, the 2024 Spring Servicer Summit offers numerous opportunities to enrich your knowledge and discover tips and tricks to take your business to the next level.
Event organizers have planned a full agenda of events, featuring informative breakout sessions and interactive roundtable discussions, along with the chance to interact first-hand with the top movers and shakers in the industry, as well as officials from top government agencies.
Things kick off with Legal League Advisory Council Chair Stephen Hladik, and Five Star’s Executive Director of Memberships Gina Gallutia sharing an overview of the day during their Welcome Remarks.
Immediately following, will be the first General Session of the day, “Market Outlook: Birds-Eye View to Boots-on-the-Ground,” featuring panelists David Demers of Cooke Demers LLC, Rita Falcioni of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Nolan Turner from Carrington Holding Company LLC. This panel will combine the expertise of an economic outlook with practical industry knowledge for a full perspective of the market outlook. The veterans on the panel will bring their expertise to discuss the past, present, and future of the industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what volume is expected over the next few months based on historic and economic intel, as well as what tenured professionals are doing to prepare for any changes in the marketplace.
Next up, the Servicer Summit offers its Roundtable Discussions where attendees have the opportunity to engage with colleagues during in small, interactive topic-centric discussions led by industry experts Roy Diaz from Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A., and Clayton Gordon from Carrington Mortgage Services LLC. Both Diaz and Gordon will moderate these interactive roundtable discussions, covering the topics of Foreclosure & eNotes, and Bankruptcy.
The second General Session of the day will bring together a cross-section of government officials, industry execs, and legal experts in “Navigating the Legal Landscape: Insights into Mortgage Servicing Litigation Trends 2024.” Invited panelists taking part include Jane Bond from McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC’s Florida office, Mike Aiken of Fay Financial, LeAllen Frost from Mr. Cooper, Starlet Japp from Carrington Mortgage Holdings, Michael Merritt from BOK Financial, and Chris Scanlan from Fannie Mae. The panel will explore the dynamic world of Mortgage Servicing Litigation. Gain valuable insights into the most pressing current issues, including emerging trends in appeals, the impact of eNotes, cybersecurity challenges, and the legal intricacies surrounding title, code violations, and other litigation scenarios across the United States.
During the third General Session of the day, Ryan Bourgeois of Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner and Engel LLP, Deloise Browne-Milner of Freddie Mac, Elizabeth DeSilva from McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, and Wendy Lee of Sagent will discuss the topic of “Cyber Security.” Gain insights on how to not only safeguard your organization, but also how to mitigate the aftermath, both legally and operationally. Equip yourself with knowledge and empower your company to stay resilient in the face of emerging cyber threats.
The fourth and final General Session of the day looks forward to November and the fallout of the next Presidential Election during the session, “An Overview of Election Impact.” A mix of industry execs, and government officials are scheduled to participate, including Stephen Hladik; Roy Diaz; Larry Goldstone from BSI Financial Services; Rick Sharga from CJ Patrick Company; George P. Bush of Michael Best LLP; and John O’Shea, U.S. Congressional Candidate for the 12th District in Texas. Learn about the regulatory outlook pending with the upcoming election, as experts from various perspectives will paint a comprehensive picture of the impacts you can expect depending on the outcome next November.
Take advantage of educational opportunities
In addition to the array of networking opportunities and informative sessions, the 2024 Spring Servicer Summit also offers the opportunity to attain Levels I & II of the Legal League Default Servicer Certification.
These in-person classes will be offered on Monday, April 29 preceding the start of the Spring Servicer Summit. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the full default servicing process, from beginning to end, to enhance your capabilities and better equip you to effectively fulfill your role. During this class, top attorneys will provide insights into the most important aspects of servicing and other relevant industry skills, including:
- Bankruptcy 101
- Advanced Bankruptcy
- Foreclosure 101
- Judicial vs. Non-Judicial
- Boarding/Independent Verification
- How to Be a Witness
- How to Sign Documents
- Documenting a Servicing File
Level II of the certification course will cover important regulations, policies, and governmental agencies that impact the work of servicers, including:
- The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
- The Truth-in-Lending Act (TILA)
- Fair Debt Collections Practices Act
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
- Loss Mitigation
- Natural Disasters
- Estoppel
- Advances/Taxes
- Title Issues
Click here for more information or to register for the Legal League’s 2024 Spring Servicer Summit.
