Venable LLP is pleased to announce that Jim Williams has joined the firm as counsel in the Government Division. Mr. Williams is a strategic advisor to financial institutions and fintech companies.
His practice focuses on helping clients navigate complex consumer finance regulations and develop innovative financial products. Drawing on extensive in-house and law firm experience, Mr. Williams counsels clients on regulatory compliance, product development, and strategic partnerships. He has significant experience in the deployment and regulatory implications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in consumer financial services. Clients value his sharp legal acumen, business knowledge, and practical, solutions-oriented approach to solving high-stakes regulatory challenges.
“Jim is a forward-thinking and trusted advisor who helps clients navigate challenges and maximize opportunity as they build, scale, and invest in innovative financial products,” said Ellen Berge, a co-chair of Venable’s nationally recognized and Chambers-ranked Financial Services Practice Group. “We are excited to welcome him to our team.”
Andrew Bigart, also a co-chair of the Financial Services Practice Group, commented: “Jim has a deep understanding of the consumer financial services regulatory space and a proven ability to guide fintechs, financial institutions, and investors through complex regulatory and business challenges.”
“Having worked in-house at fintechs and with large institutional investors, I know firsthand what clients need from outside counsel—practical guidance that accounts for both regulatory requirements and commercial realities,” said Mr. Williams. “Venable’s first-rate Financial Services team delivers exactly that kind of client service. Just as compelling is Venable’s depth of talent across its practices, collaborative culture, and long-standing leadership in Washington, DC. I’m excited to join a team that shares my client-first, solutions-oriented approach.”
Mr. Williams received his J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center and his B.A. from Franklin & Marshall College.
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