Joel Feinberg

JOEL D. FEINBERG advises financial institutions and financial institution investors on regulatory counseling and transactional matters relating to depository institution formations, acquisitions, investments, mergers, joint ventures and other business arrangements. Mr. Feinberg also advises financial institutions regarding a broad array of regulatory compliance issues relevant to their day-to-day operation, including issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act and various safety and soundness laws and regulations, such as those governing affiliate transactions, prohibited tying arrangements, interlocking management officials and insider loans. Mr. Feinberg has extensive experience counseling depository institutions and payment networks regarding regulatory issues with respect to the development of new products and distribution networks, including prepaid card products and funds transmission products. Mr. Feinberg earned a B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Maryland in 1990 and a J.D., cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center in 1994. Mr. Feinberg is a member of the District of Columbia and Maryland bars.