Global law firm brings extensive background advising on fintech, lending, payments, and complex financial transactions

New York, NY (March 3, 2026) – The American Fintech Council (AFC), the largest industry association representing both responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, announced the addition of Paul Hastings as the newest member of its Legal Advisory Committee. Paul Hastings is a premier global law firm advising clients on banking, capital markets, payments, lending, and emerging financial technologies. As a Legal Advisory Committee member, Paul Hastings will provide insight on policy, compliance, and legal matters impacting the evolving fintech landscape.

“Paul Hastings brings a strong understanding of the legal and supervisory frameworks that shape today’s financial markets,” said Phil Goldfeder, CEO of the American Fintech Council. “Their experience across credit, payments, banking, and digital assets will strengthen AFC’s efforts to advance thoughtful, balanced policy solutions that support responsible innovation in financial services. We are excited to welcome them as the newest member of our Legal Advisory Committee.”

Paul Hastings advises fintech companies, financial institutions, boards and investors on regulatory compliance, product development, licensing, and complex transactions across the payments and lending ecosystem. The firm provides guidance on bank-fintech partnerships, money transmission, consumer finance, and consumer protection laws, capital markets transactions, and private credit arrangements, as well as digital asset and blockchain-related matters. Paul Hastings also represents clients in regulatory examinations, enforcement actions, and high-stakes litigation, supporting businesses as they navigate changing legal requirements and bring new financial products to market.

“At Paul Hastings, we work closely with clients developing and delivering innovative financial products, and we see firsthand how regulatory clarity can foster responsible growth and long-term stability in the market,” said Molly Swartz, Partner in the fintech practice at Paul Hastings. “We look forward to engaging with AFC’s Legal Advisory Committee to support practical policy discussions that reflect both market realities and strong consumer protections.”

A standards-based organization, the American Fintech Council (AFC) is the largest and most diverse trade association representing financial technology (fintech) companies and innovative banks. On behalf of over 150 member companies and partners, AFC promotes a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system by supporting responsible innovation in financial services and encouraging sound public policy. AFC members foster competition in consumer finance and pioneer products to better serve underserved consumer segments and geographies.

About Paul Hastings

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