Greenberg Traurig, LLP has strengthened its Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice with the addition of Noah N. Gillespie, bringing extensive regulatory expertise to the firm. Gillespie, who joins the firm as of counsel in the Washington, D.C. office, has a unique perspective from his time at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), where he served as senior counsel in the Office of Law & Policy.
Gillespie’s Background and Expertise
Gillespie’s experience at the CFPB has equipped him with a deep understanding of federal consumer financial protection laws. He has worked on cutting-edge legal issues alongside the agency’s general counsel and has provided insight into rulemaking and enforcement activities, including the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, Truth in Lending Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Focus on Emerging Industries
Gillespie has a particular focus on emerging industries, including cryptocurrency integration, cybersecurity standards, and digital payment products. He helps financial institutions, payment processors, money services businesses, and fintech companies navigate complex regulatory landscapes to bring innovative consumer financial products and services to market.
- Gillespie’s expertise spans federal and state consumer compliance, licensing, and regulatory requirements across banking, payments, and digital finance sectors.
- He provides practical counsel on regulatory requirements, translating complex statutory and regulatory requirements into actionable operational guidance.
Expert Insights and Practical Guidance
Gillespie’s addition to the firm continues the growth trajectory of the Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice over the last year. The team now includes former regulators Shane Foster in Phoenix and Jera L. Bradshaw in Dallas, and the team of Lisa M. Lanham in New York and Miami and Rinaldo Martinez in Washington, D.C.
| Team Members | Locations | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa M. Lanham | New York, Miami | Consumer compliance, licensing, and regulatory requirements |
| Rinaldo Martinez | Washington, D.C. | Regulatory requirements, consumer protection laws |
| Shane Foster | Phoenix | Consumer protection laws, regulatory requirements |
| Jera L. Bradshaw | Dallas | Consumer compliance, licensing, and regulatory requirements |
Quote from Marina Olman-Pal, Co-Chair of the Firm’s Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice
“Noah’s addition continues to strengthen our ability to help clients navigate an evolving and increasingly complex regulatory environment,” said Marina Olman-Pal, co-chair of the firm’s Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice. “His unique perspective from the CFPB, combined with his practical approach to compliance challenges, aligns with our strategic vision of providing clients with practical and comprehensive regulatory guidance that enables clients to innovate and respond to market demand.”
What Clients Can Expect from Gillespie
Clients can expect Gillespie to provide insight into rulemaking and enforcement activities, including in relation to the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, Truth in Lending Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and Fair Credit Reporting Act. He will also help financial institutions, payment processors, money services businesses, and fintech companies navigate complex regulatory landscapes to bring innovative consumer financial products and services to market.
Example: Regulatory Guidance for Fintech Companies
For example, Gillespie might work with a fintech company to provide regulatory guidance on the integration of cryptocurrency into their services. This could involve helping the company understand the implications of federal and state laws on cryptocurrency transactions, and providing guidance on how to comply with regulatory requirements.
Example: Cybersecurity Standards
Gillespie might also work with a company to develop cybersecurity standards for their digital payment products. This could involve helping the company understand the requirements of federal and state laws on cybersecurity, and providing guidance on how to implement effective cybersecurity measures.
Example: Digital Payment Products
Gillespie might also help a company to develop digital payment products that comply with regulatory requirements. This could involve helping the company understand the requirements of federal and state laws on digital payments, and providing guidance on how to design and implement effective digital payment systems.
About Greenberg Traurig
Greenberg Traurig, LLP is a global law firm with over 2,850 attorneys across 49 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is recognized as a 2025 BTI “Best of the Best Recommended Law Firm” by general counsel for trust and relationship management, and consistently ranks among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, NLJ 500, and Law360 400.
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