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MortgagePoint » Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 14 July 2025 Attorneys TRIO OF COMPLIANCE ATTORNEYS LAUNCH NEW FIRM A new national law firm has launched to meet the complex legal and compliance needs of today's mortgage and financial institutions. Brody|Gapp LLP brings together top-tier legal minds with deep industry experience, offering proactive, business-fo- cused counsel in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. Founded by vet- eran Attorneys James Brody, Ron Gapp, and Ashley Jumpp, Brody|Gapp LLP delivers strategic legal solutions across compliance, litigation, and risk mit- igation. With more than 50 years of com- bined experience, the leadership team is known for helping financial institutions operate with confidence. "James is a great individual and an extremely valuable asset to support your company," said Kevin J. Hanna, President & CEO of Lions Capital Mort- gage. "I've worked with James for over a decade and continue to appreciate his expertise." Brody|Gapp LLP was founded on the principle that legal services should create clarity, not complexity. The firm serves as a trusted partner to mortgage banks, credit unions, servicers, and brokers nationwide. Brody is a seasoned litigator and compliance strategist who has led hundreds of complex legal matters for top mortgage institutions. Gapp brings seasoned experience as a legal advi- sor to national multi-channel lenders mortgage companies, having served in key leadership roles including General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer. Jumpp, JD/MBA, advises clients on com- pliance design, enforcement defense, and internal governance. The firm's key offerings include: repurchase defense & make-whole de- mands; CFPB and state audit response; employment and poaching litigation; and licensing, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance infrastructure. "We're here to be the first call our clients make—whether to solve a crisis or prevent one," said Brody. "We help clients reduce legal risk and move for- ward with clarity." HOLLAND & KNIGHT ADDS FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATORY SPECIALIST Holland & Knight has bolstered its Financial Services Team with the addition of Danielle Reyes as a Partner in Austin, Texas. Reyes was previously a Partner with Goodwin Procter. Reyes specializes in broad regulatory compliance advice with a focus on responsible investment, financial regulatory matters, corporate social responsibility programs, non-fi- nancial reporting, and human rights. Her practice currently consists of regula- tory assistance with private companies going public and advising on fair responsible banking, financial inclusion and Community Reinvestment Act issues. She also provides regulatory guidance in fintech, the insurance sector and traditional banking areas, focusing on all stages of regulatory compliance for such institutions, including retail and small business product develop- ment, licensing, other state and federal regulatory interactions, co-branded credit card programs and FinTech-bank partnerships. "Danielle is an exceptionally qual- ified attorney with strong regulatory compliance and banking experience," said Matthew Fontane, Co-Chair of Hol- land & Knight's national Financial Ser- vices Team. "Her multifaceted practice combined with her in-house experience will be a great benefit to our clients in Austin, the broader Texas market and the Firm's national platform. She will be an excellent addition to the Firm, and we are excited to add to the Firm's growing regulatory practice." Reyes previously practiced in-house for several years at San Antonio-based USAA, a leading provider of insurance, banking and retirement solutions, where she served in a variety of roles, including as the lead banking regulatory attorney. "Holland & Knight's robust Financial Services Team, commitment to growth in Texas, national platform and collabora- tive environment were key factors in my decision to join the firm," Reyes said. "I am eager to work with my new colleagues to provide federal and state enforcement and legal support to our clients as we nav- igate the evolving regulatory landscape in the coming years." "I am eager to work with my new colleagues to provide federal and state enforcement and legal support to our clients as we navigate the evolving regulatory landscape in the coming years." —Danielle Reyes, Partner, Holland & Knight M O V E R S & S H A K E R S BRODY GAPP JUMPP