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MortgagePoint » Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 64 February 2024 F E A T U R E S T O R Y February 2024 T O P W O M E N O F L A W Jane Bond Managing Partner, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Jane Bond is the Managing Partner of McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC's Litigation Group with more than 35 years of experience in litigation, mortgage lending, and servicing industries. She chose to study law as she shares a deep love for learning and a genuine desire to help others. "I have always been a naturally curious person, asking a lot of questions," she said. "Law keeps that curiosity alive providing for a continuous learning experience where there is always more to discover and share. I believe in using this knowledge to make a positive difference in people's lives." She stated that the most enriching aspect of her role as a litigation manager is witnessing the professional growth of her team members and guiding and supporting individuals in their career development, which brings her immense satisfaction as a manager. However, as a female attorney, she has faced her fair share of professional challenges. "Certainly, I have encountered professional challenges as a female attorney," she said. "Successfully overcoming these obstacles has not only strengthened me but also fostered resilience, promoting continuous professional growth." She has contributed to the firm's readiness for today's challenging legal landscape by cultivating positive relationships with its clients. Additionally, she has played a role in ensuring the firm has experienced litigators on board to help solve the day-to-day issues that arise. Bond has commited to serving the industry by providing educational opportunities to attend webinars, trainings, and conferences, which enhances the entire industry to perform at a higher level. Hilary Bonial Managing Director, Bonial & Associates, P.C. Hilary Bonial is Managing Director at Bonial & Associates, P.C., and has been practicing law for nearly 30 years. With expertise in foreclosure and bankruptcy, she is board-certified by the American Board of Certification and the Louisiana Board of Specialization. "Early in my career, I was often the only woman in the courtroom, other than the court clerk," she said. "I am happy to note that has changed." She chose to study law because it was the best fit for her personality and skill set. She affirmed that while dealing with change has been an obstacle, she remains accustomed to turning challenges into opportunities. She is most proud of watching the growth of the attorneys who have worked with her and seeing them achieve success. Bonial said the most enriching part of her job is finding solutions and providing opportunities for others. She enjoys the process of using the applicable law to find a solution to issues her clients are facing, as she finds it extremely gratifying to be able to provide opportunities for others to continue to grow in their professional and legal careers. "The best way to assist lenders and servicers is to listen," she said. "Listen and understand their pain points, and then use the legal tools at our disposal to build a solution. Large improvements are built on small improvements." She often asks herself and her clients how the firm can do better, actively looking for areas where Bonial & Associates, P.C., can improve each day. Leisha Delgado Founder, CEO of Hello Solutions, LLC Leisha Delgado is the Founder and CEO of Hello Solutions, LLC, with seven years of industry experience. While successful, she has said the relationships she's made while running this business are by far the most enriching part of her job. "I'm proud of having built and maintained a successful national business while overcoming Stage 3 breast cancer, and eternally grateful for my clients who stood by me during that difficult time," she said. Delgado remains satisfied when connecting servicers and investors with some of the best creditors' rights law firms across the country. She assists servicers by streamlining their due diligence, law firm selection, and performance management by providing a single point of contact to work with them every step of the way. "Law firms can help servicers stay up-to-date on changing legal and regulatory requirements to ensure that the clients stay compliant," she said. "Beyond that, firms should be proactively advising clients—troubleshooting so that little problems don't become big ones—and respond immediately to client requests. Law firms like those in our network know the ins and outs of the court systems in their states and can often move through the foreclosure process much more quickly and efficiently." She firmly believes that law firms owe it to servicers to stay current on changes and trends in their states to help ensure that the clients stay in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. She suggests firms should be proactively advising clients and responding immediately to requests.