Ben Leibovitz, JD, MBA
Product Counsel, Mortgage @ Wealthfront
About
I am a senior-level corporate and financial services attorney with 10+ years of in-house expertise in commercial agreements, corporate law, regulatory compliance, and secondary markets for mortgage companies (counterparties with large banks and institutional investors). Regarded as a trusted business advisor and counselor who provides practical advice and leads implementation, I thrive on reporting to executive teams and boards, building legal teams, managing attorneys and compliance professionals, and overseeing outside counsel on litigation and major transactions. I bring deep knowledge of federal and state mortgage banking regulations, including RESPA, TILA, ECOA, FCRA, UDAAP, Fair Housing Act, and HMDA. I have worked closely with compliance teams to implement regulatory changes and develop company policies, procedures, and audit processes. I also leverage experience with employment matters, corporate governance, and litigation. I am very business-minded (JD/MBA), and have served as a general counsel with direct reporting to the C-suite. As an executive leader, I see myself as a valuable and dependable resource to the business and aligned with pushing the business forward. Areas of Focus: Corporate Governance, Commercial Transactions, Contract Negotiations, Regulatory Compliance, Board Reporting, Federal & State Mortgage Banking Regulations, Audit Processes, Financial Services, Business Formation, Outside Counsel Management, Legal Management, Business Leadership
United States
Greater Chicago Area
Financial Services
Legal Compliance, Financial Services, Institutional Investments, Banking, Relationship Building, Complex Transactions, Real Estate, Real Estate Financing, Management, Corporate Law, Mortgage Banking, Contract Negotiation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Employment Law, Research, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mortgage Lending, Contract Drafting
Experience
Product Counsel, Mortgage
Wealthfront
Deputy General Counsel
American Financial Network Inc.
Oversaw all legal efforts of mid-size residential lender as second in command, including managing another attorney and legal department professionals. Managed and advised the legal, compliance, vendor management, and lease departments. Advised executives on regulatory and legal risk as well as regulatory developments.
Vice President of Capital Markets & Associate General Counsel
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
Greater Chicago Area
Advised on general corporate matters, including corporate governance and procedures, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), commercial contracts, recapitalizations, and strategic realignments. Reported to President of Capital Markets and SVP of Legal (GC). Position eliminated March 15, 2024, due to company restructuring and downsizing.
Vice President & General Counsel
Supreme Lending
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Oversaw all legal efforts of mid-size residential lender, including building and managing a small team of attorneys. Directly managed 5 direct reports including legal, compliance, vendor management, and lease departments (total 20+). Advised executives on regulatory and legal risk as well as regulatory developments.
Counsel
Rate
Chicago, IL
Advised company executives on all laws and regulations, including mortgage lending laws and regulations, employment law, contract law, and intellectual property law.
Judicial Intern - U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Courts
Milwaukee, WI
Research Assistant - National Sports Law Institute (NSLI)
Marquette University Law School
Judicial Extern
Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Education
Marquette University Law School
Sports Law Certificate, National Sports Law Institute Marquette Sports Law Review, Articles Editor (2011-12) & Member (2010-11) Dean’s List Spring 2011 & Spring 2012 CALI Award (highest grade) in Selected Topics in Sports Law Spring 2012
Marquette University
University of Iowa
Management & Organizations
Dean's List Fall 2005 & Fall 2006 Judith R. Frank Business Communications Center Peer Tutor Tippie College of Business Early Admissions Program participant
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