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SUMMARY:You Won Your Case\, Now What: Collecting Consumer Judgements 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes consumer advocates win a case\, but the defendant doesn’t pay. As a community\, we need to do a better job of collecting our clients’ judgments. Not every judgment is collectible\, but after this webinar\, you will be able to identify which ones to pursue. This webinar is an introduction to the basic tools and strategies that you can use when pursuing payment after obtaining a judgment. \nThis webinar will be followed by an online discussion. \nWhat You Will Learn  \n\nHow to navigate the basic legal procedures and options for collecting judgments\, including formal and informal methods\nHow to decide what strategies to use when pursuing payment\n\nPresenter  \nGregory S. Reichenbach is a trial attorney representing primarily poor and working-class Ohio consumers. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Toledo\, College of Law\, in 2004. He focuses on litigation of individual and class claims focusing on repossessions\, used car fraud\, and unfair debt collection. He has written articles for the public and presents CLE trainings for Ohio attorneys on topics including litigating consumer claims and defending collection suits.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/you-won-your-case-now-what-collecting-consumer-judgements-2025/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Meet the Experts: Ashlie Tarpley
DESCRIPTION:NACA is hosting a “Meet the Experts” session with current and former CFPB attorneys and staff to help them connect with NACA member and projects. If you are interested in meeting a potential expert to help you with your case\, please join the session. \nThe first session will be featuring Ashlie Tarpley. \nAbout the Expert \nAshlie Tarpley is an attorney who specializes in financial services law. Over the course of a decade\, she has litigated financial services matters\, advised large financial institutions on compliance\, and served as a Senior Counsel in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Office of Supervision Policy. \nIn 2025\, Ashlie founded Tarpley Templates and Legal Research or TTLR. TTLR offers law firms reliable legal research and guidance to support litigation strategies and other business needs. Ashlie will also serve as a consulting attorney on financial services matters and provide insight into the historical background of consumer financial laws and the current regulatory landscape. \nThrough TTLR\, Ashlie hopes to use her expertise to create a fairer financial marketplace and help organizations confidently serve their clients. \n**Please note that this event is free to all members of community. Non-members must be verified to register for the discussion.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/meet-the-experts-ashlie-tarpley/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T130000
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SUMMARY:FCRA 101: Documents for Inaccuracy\, ID Theft and Mixed File Cases
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to the FCRA? Do you want to know how to set up your practice so that you can be ready to file your first FCRA claim? \nThis introductory presentation covers how to identify and gather key documents for building Fair Credit Reporting Act cases under §§1681e(b)\, 1681i\, and 1681s-2(b). It will focus on obtaining records to help clients uncover the source(s) of inaccuracies\, highlight useful dispute-supporting documents\, and address common pitfalls and early red flags in potential cases. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n• What is the difference between a “consumer report” (AKA “credit report”) and a file disclosure (and why it matters)\n• What are the different types of consumer reports\n• How to obtain copies of consumer reports and file disclosures\n• What methods to avoid when obtaining “credit report” information\n• What documents to use for due diligence (and as support in dispute letters)\n• What are common “Red flags” that are almost always present in the early stages of screening a case \n\nSpeaker\nEmily Connor Kennedy is a dedicated attorney at Consumer Litigation Associates\, P.C. and a long-time member of NACA. Emily focuses on consumer protection laws and has experience in a variety of areas including the Fair Credit Reporting Act\, mortgage protections such as RESPA and Regulation X\, the Truth in Lending Act\, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act\, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act\, and state consumer protection statutes. Additionally\, Emily has extensive expertise in consumer bankruptcy law. Throughout her career\, Emily has shared her knowledge and expertise with audiences across the nation through presentations on consumer law and bankruptcy law matters. Emily loves the Virginia Poverty Law Center and is currently serving as the Immediate Past President of the VPLC Board of Directors. Emily lives in Richmond\, Virginia with her wonderful spouse and her obscenely high-maintenance dog. If you ask\, Emily will be happy to show you pictures and videos of her pet tarantulas. \n\nPlease note that all live NACA webinars are free to members. Higher level members and firm members can also access the recordings at no additional cost. Nonmembers who pay for the webinar are also able to access the recording at no additional cost.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/fcra-101-documents-for-inaccuracy-id-theft-and-mixed-file-cases/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T140000
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SUMMARY:Intake That Works: What Auto Fraud Attorneys Wish They Knew Sooner
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re new to auto fraud litigation or a seasoned practitioner looking to refine your client screening process\, this CLE offers valuable insights straight from the trenches. Intake is often the most critical phase in an auto fraud case—done right\, it can save countless hours and thousands in costs. Done wrong\, it can leave you entangled in unworkable cases with little hope of recovery. \nThis session is designed to be practical\, candid\, and interactive. Learn from real-world experience and leave with tools you can immediately implement in your practice to improve efficiency\, outcomes\, and client satisfaction. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\n\n\nHow experienced consumer attorneys structure their auto fraud intakes\nWhat red flags to watch for early in the process\nHow to spot strong legal claims (even when clients don’t know what went wrong)\nHow to use practical checklists and intake questions that actually work\nWhat are common pitfalls: what hasn’t worked and why\nHow to balance empathy with strategy when evaluating potential clients\nHow to sign good cases and avoid the ones that will drain your time and resources\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers  \nMinal Gahlot is a private consumer protection attorney based in Oklahoma City with over a decade of experience advocating for individuals harmed by unfair and deceptive business practices. As the founder of Oklahoma Consumer Law Firm\, she represents clients in a wide range of matters\, including auto dealer fraud\, lemon law violations\, solar panel scams\, wrongful repossession\, credit reporting inaccuracies\, abusive debt collection\, and identity theft.  Minal has achieved successful outcomes for her clients through jury trials\, bench verdicts\, arbitration awards\, and negotiated settlements. She currently serves as the Oklahoma State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Advocates and has been repeatedly recognized by 405 Magazine as a Top Attorney in Consumer Law.  A frequent speaker at both national and regional conferences\, Minal is a passionate advocate for consumer rights and access to justice\, dedicating time to volunteer and pro bono efforts across Oklahoma. \nPrior to starting her own law firm\, Sophia Romero worked as an of counsel attorney at Maier Gutierrez & Associates\, focusing on representing individuals in consumer rights matters and personal injury litigation as well as businesses in inter-business litigation matters. Sophia has also worked with organizations like the ACLU of Nevada\, where she served as its senior staff attorney\, litigating numerous constitutional rights issues\,  Prior to joining the ACLU\, and since her 2011 admission to the bar\, Sophia has litigated all types of consumer rights issues\, including automobile fraud\, illegal repossession\, and FDCPA cases\, both individually and on a class-action basis. Sophia has appeared on Good Morning America\, been quoted in the New York Times\, on MSNBC\, and NBC Nightly News speaking on consumer issues. Sophia is also on the faculty of the Practicing Law Institute\, where she helps teach: Representing the Pro Bono Client: Consumer Law Basics. Sophia is licensed to practice law in both Nevada and New Mexico. Sophia received a J.D. from Gonzaga in 2011 and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from New Mexico State University in 2007. When not fighting hard for her clients\, Sophia enjoys reading and spending time with her family. \n\nPlease note that all live NACA webinars are free to members. Higher level members and firm members can also access the recordings at no additional cost. Nonmembers who pay for the webinar are also able to access the recording at no additional cost.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/intake-that-works-what-auto-fraud-attorneys-wish-they-knew-sooner/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T140000
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SUMMARY:EFTA Intake Strategies: What Great Consumer Lawyers Always Ask
DESCRIPTION:Whether it’s a drained account\, a Zelle scam\, or a “sorry\, too late to get the money back” brush-off from the bank\, Electronic Fund Transfers Act (EFTA) violations are exploding—and consumer lawyers need to be ready at intake. This webinar will teach you how to identify EFTA violations at the first client contact\, separate the viable claims from the noise\, and position the case for maximum recovery under both the statute and Reg E. \nYou’ll learn how to ask the right questions\, decode confusing transaction histories\, and spot red flags that banks use to deny liability. We’ll also cover how to preserve critical timing evidence\, properly document the claim from the start\, and avoid the traps that cause good EFTA cases to go sideways. If you’re a consumer advocate looking to add EFTA cases to your toolkit—or sharpen your existing process—this session is built for you. \n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\n\n\nHow to spot winning EFTA claims during the first client call—even when the facts seem messy\nWhat key documents\, timelines\, and intake questions to use that preserve Reg E protections\nHow to identify bank blame-shifting tactics early and build your record to shut them down\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker \nPete Barry is a nationally recognized consumer rights attorney and the founder of The Barry Law Office\, Ltd.\, based in Minneapolis-St. Paul. He has dedicated his career to representing consumers in cases involving illegal debt collection practices\, with a particular focus on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA). Admitted to practice before numerous federal courts and the United States Supreme Court\, Pete was named NACA’s Consumer Lawyer of the Year and has been selected multiple times as a Super Lawyer® by Minnesota Law & Politics. His work has been featured in the New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, and on NBC\, CBS\, ABC\, and MSNBC for his advocacy in high-profile consumer protection cases. In addition to his litigation practice\, Pete is the creator of the FDCPA Boot Camp®\, which has trained over a thousand attorneys in all 50 states. He also served as an adjunct professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law\, where he taught Consumer Rights Law. Pete’s contributions include mentoring new lawyers\, acting as an ethics investigator\, serving as a supervising attorney for disciplined attorneys\, and volunteering with the U.S. District Court’s Pro Se Project. He lives in Saint Paul with his wife and daughters and continues to fight daily for the rights of consumers across the country. \n\nPlease note that all live NACA webinars are free to members. Higher level members and firm members can also access the recordings at no additional cost. Nonmembers who pay for the webinar are also able to access the recording at no additional cost.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/efta-intake-strategies-what-great-consumer-lawyers-always-ask/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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