With a strong track record in representing financial institutions and technology providers on government investigations and enforcement proceedings, Ballard Spahr LLP is particularly proficient in financial services compliance. The practice is also well-equipped to handle the development, commercialization, and maintenance of lending programs and mobile applications. Minnesota-based Ronald Vaske often advises banks on BaaS programs, while in Pennsylvania, Peter Jaslow handles entity formation and structuring as well as capital raising. In Washington DC, Michael Gordon is vastly knowledgeable in consumer financial services law. Working out of California, Michael Guerrero is well-versed in consumer credit programs, while New York’s Marjorie Peerce is another key team member. Lisa Lanham left the firm in April 2024.

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‘The Fintech team is exceptionally client focused. They understand the issues, but most importantly always counsel with the client’s bottom line in mind.'
'The regulatory/license tracking tool they provide is a blessing for in-house counsel because it allows everyone in the organization to track progress real time. '
‘A very diverse team of female and minority lawyers. They are highly collaborative and work with clients to come up with pragmatic solutions to problems.'

Key clients

Bancorp Bank
Salt Blockchain
Lending Club
PayPal
Social Finance, Inc
Fifth Third Bank
First PREMIER Bank
South State Bank
TAB Bank
First Electronic Bank
Community Federal Savings Bank
Merrick Bank
Metropolitan Commercial Bank
WebBank
Avanat LLC
Productfy LLC
Marlin Mortgage Capital LLC
Sailfish Servicing LLC
Yellowstone Capital Partners
Avant LLC
Lumio
Corsair Capital
Figure Technologies
Salt Blockchain
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ronald Vaske, Michael Guerrero, Marjorie Peerce, Peter Jaslow

Other key lawyers

Michael Gordon, John Socknat, Rinaldo Martinez