American Conference Institute Consumer Finance Class Actions, Litigation & Government Enforcement Actions

Speaking Engagement | September.23.2020

New Privacy Legislation: Preparing for a Major Source of Class Action and Enforcement Activity Going Forward
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 5:00 PM EDT

This session:

Assessed the impact of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and analogous efforts in other states on the financial industry
Examined ambiguities in the scope of the private right of action under the CCPA, which are likely to be debated in litigated
Explored ways in which the plaintiffs’ bar is leveraging the CCPA despite restrictions on a private right of action, and delve into the first wave of class actions filed since the law took effect
Learned how consumers’ increased online presence in the coronavirus crisis and financial service providers’ continued tracking of online activity is likely to provide ground for privacy-related disputes
Anticipated CCPA actions against the industry in light of the California AG’s refusal to defer enforcement amid the pandemic

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Amanda Lawrence Partner, Fintech, Financial & Fintech Advisory

Washington, D.C.

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Practice:

Fintech
Financial & Fintech Advisory
Strategic Advisory & Government Enforcement (SAGE)
Finance
Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Internal Investigations
Class Action Defense

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Amanda Lawrence Partner

Washington, D.C.

She is a trusted adviser to and first call in high-stakes litigation and enforcement matters, including government investigations, regulatory examinations, class action and complex litigation, and internal investigations. Her matters include investigations, examinations, and enforcement actions before the CFPB, FTC, federal and state bank regulators and state attorneys general, including defending a leading bank in one of the CFPB’s first enforcement actions—a joint investigation and enforcement action with the FDIC.

Amanda also represents clients in bet the company litigation, including financial institutions and lenders in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) matters, consumer class actions and other complex civil litigation matters.

Amanda is well versed in all aspects of her clients’ business and is known for providing thoughtful and practical advice. She leverages her experience with litigation and enforcement agencies to stay ahead of regulatory trends impacting the finance and fintech industries. Key among these is data monetization and regulators’ heightened focus on how data is collected, used, stored and transferred. Amanda’s practice started in the cyber and privacy spheres, and today she helps clients manage compliance with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and Regulation P, the Safeguards Rule, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Prior to joining Orrick, Amanda was a partner at Buckley LLP, where she was a member of the partner board. She also has an active pro bono practice.