KEY COMPLIANCE UPDATES TRACK: Behind the Headlines - Analyzing the Implications of the NAR Settlement

Senior Vice President, Residential Policy and Strategic Industry Engagement, Mortgage Bankers Association

Pete Mills is Senior Vice President of Residential Policy and Strategic Industry Engagement at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). In this position, he leads MBA's residential policy team and state and local advocacy program, and directs MBA's residential member engagement efforts across the MBA value platform. Mills is an experienced financial services industry executive with more than 30 years of expertise in public affairs, government relations, public policy and research, all in the housing and mortgage finance arena. Prior to joining MBA, he served as Managing Director and co-founder of the Community Mortgage Banking Project, a public policy organization that represented the interests of companies and coalitions involved in the housing and mortgage finance industries.

Assistant General Counsel, Mortgages, Zillow Home Loans

Ian Magladry is Assistant General Counsel, Mortgages at Zillow, where he provides legal support for the mortgage business lines. With nearly a decade of experience in the mortgage industry, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. Prior to joining Zillow, Ian served as Associate General Counsel at loanDepot, where he supported mortgage loan origination, real estate joint ventures, and personal loans. His diverse experience includes working at a wholesale lender, a direct-to-consumer lender, in the administrative law department at a school district, and as a housing attorney and advocate at a non-profit organization. Ian earned his law degree from the University of Southern California, complemented by a graduate certification in business law. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.

Partner, Weiner Brodsky Kider PC

Tim is a Partner with Weiner Brodsky Kider PC. He represents companies in the financial services and mortgage industries nationwide in federal and state litigation and government investigations. Tim’s practice includes general business and commercial litigation, including contract disputes, defending consumer class actions, suits under state consumer protection statutes, and claims under various federal statutes, including the False Claims Act, HMDA, CFPA, RESPA, TILA, FCRA, TCPA, FDCPA, EFTA, and PFCRA. Tim also advises clients in connection with investigations and enforcement actions brought by federal and state agencies, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Senior Counsel, Director Legal Affairs, National Association of Realtors

Matt Troiani is a Senior Counsel and Director of Legal Affairs at the National Association of REALTORS® with over seventeen years of experience representing associations and corporations in the real estate and finance sectors. Prior to joining NAR, Matt served as Vice President of Professional Development and Chief Counsel at the Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS®, where he oversaw the Education and Professional Services teams, administered a Legal Hotline, served as a staff executive to several committees, and provided legal guidance on the Association’s governance and day-to-day operations. Troiani earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland School of Law, where he served as a staff member on the American Bar Association publication The Business Lawyer and as an associate editor for The Journal of Business and Technology Law. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame.

Chief Executive Officer, Absolute Home Mortgage Corp.

About Matthew VanFossen Matthew VanFossen is the CEO of the Absolute Home Mortgage Corporation, a mid-size Independent Mortgage Banker located in Fairfield, NJ, and Mortgage Automation Technologies, a financial technology provider specializing in consumer mortgage technology. Matthew has been a driving force in the mortgage industry and is a respected figure in the community. Additionally, he serves as the president of the New Jersey Mortgage Bankers Association. VanFossen's passion for innovation and the industry is evidenced by his numerous industry achievements. He has been named a "Top Mortgage Professional Under 40" by National Mortgage News and has been featured in various publications, including Forbes, Scotsman Guide, and HousingWire.