
September 10, 2026
Navigating the Turf Wars Between Federal and State Regulators
Description
Hosted in collaboration with Husch Blackwell, this webinar will discuss how the federal and state policy landscapes for financial services are changing fast, notably due to differing opinions regarding the role of federal preemption, jurisdictional fights, and active regulators. With innovative banks and fintech companies needing to operate across the nation, it is crucial to understand how these federal and state turf wars will impact their operations. Join us for our webinar where we will discuss the areas where we are seeing growing tensions between federal and state regulatory authorities and strategies for how fintech programs manage regulatory and enforcement risks with the growing tension among federal and state regulators.
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Moderator
Susie Seaman
Partner, Husch Blackwell
Speakers
Brian Epling
Managing Counsel, Affirm

August 6, 2026
The Deepfake Threat: Inside Fintech’s Trust Crisis
Description
Deepfakes have rapidly moved from novelty to business risk, reshaping fraud, identity, and trust across financial services. In this interactive webinar, participants will experience a live simulation showing how AI-generated voice, video, and synthetic identity tools can be used to deceive customers, manipulate decisions, and exploit vulnerabilities. We’ll break down what these tools do, what is happening in the market today, and the legal, regulatory, and reputational risks organizations can no longer ignore.
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Moderator
Phil Goldfeder
CEO, American Fintech Council
Speakers
NIck Farnsworth
Partner, Orrick
C. Maxine Most
Principal Analyst, Acuity Market Intelligence
Damian Schwartz
Director of Digital Forensics and Incident Response

July 30, 2026
State of Lending: New Rules, New Risks, New Opportunities...The Good, Bad and the Ugly!
Description
State regulators aren’t waiting for Washington. They’re actively reshaping the rules for fintech lenders right now. From the DIDMCA litigation in Colorado to opt-out efforts in Oregon to Iowa’s rising interest rate cap, the state-level activity is accelerating and the stakes have never been higher. Join AFC, Chapman, and industry experts for a candid conversation on what these developments, including the recent OppFi v. DFPI decision, mean for your business, how to engage state policymakers and regulators effectively, and what the evolving landscape means for responsible innovation and long-term growth
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Moderator
Speakers
Marc Franson
Partner, Chapman & Cutler
Tobias Moon
Partner, Chapman and Cutler LLP
Danielle Herring
Director, Regulatory Affairs, Upgrade
Erica Khalili
Chief Legal and Risk Officer
Kate Layton
Chief Legal Officer
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