Michael Benoit

Michael is a partner in Hudson Cook, LLP's Washington DC office. He advises banks, sales finance companies, auto dealers, leasing companies, and other creditors and technology providers on a wide range of consumer financial services law, and provides federal legislative and regulatory advice and support to financial services trade associations. His practice includes consumer credit, electronic commerce, privacy, telemarketing, personal property financing and leasing, as well as creditor-based collection practices. He assists CFPB-regulated clients in preparing for supervisory exams, and represents clients in investigation and enforcement matters involving the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Michael is actively involved in a number of trade associations, including the American Financial Services Association, where he is Counsel to the association's Vehicle Finance Committee, and the Consumer Credit Industry Association, where he serves as regulatory counsel.