Real Estate Regulatory Compliance

Courtney E. Jones

Ashburn, Virginia ***** 803-***-**** ************@*****.***

Summary

Skilled attorney specializing in financial and real estate law with a strong focus on regulatory compliance. Licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Michigan with Virginia licensure pending. Experienced in managing complex foreclosures and evictions while providing strategic counsel, and negotiating effectively in high-pressure environments. Consistently demonstrates strong leadership abilities and a commitment to continuous professional growth while staying ahead of evolving legal standards.

Skills

Compliance Management

Strategic legal oversight

Complex Negotiation Management

Financial Law Assessment

Courtroom advocacy

Title Expertise in Real Estate Law

Legal Research

Training and team management

Experience

ATTORNEY ADVISOR 11/2024 - 02/2025

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development - Washington, DC Review and provide counsel to GNMA on its mortgage-backed security portfolios, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, investor guidelines, and structured finance transactions Provide legal counsel and assistance to GNMA and senior officials on issuer defaults, insurance claims, bankruptcy, real estate, and litigation

Advise GNMA on regulatory compliance with HUD programs, and other federal statutes governing housing finance and securitization

Analyze various methods of compliance, and assess the legal implications from the consumer, business, and governmental perspectives

Assist in litigation strategy and risk assessment for cases involving GNMA issuers and servicers, working with the Department of Justice, and other legal teams as needed Monitor policy changes and legal developments affecting GNMA's portfolios, ensuring internal department policies remain current

Collaborate with mortgage brokerage firms to ensure compliance with mortgage-backed securities and multiclass security transaction requirements, aligning with GNMA regulations and investor guidelines Liaised with government agencies, other attorneys, and parties involved in legal proceedings, maintaining professional relationships to facilitate case progress ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY 09/2021 - 10/2024

Orlans Law Group PLLC - Leesburg, VA

Directed Maryland Evictions Department team, achieving resolution in real property disputes Streamlined management of complex legal assignments focusing on GNMA, FHLMC, FNMA guidelines Prepared comprehensive civil motions, settlement agreements, and complaints Examined title reports to confirm legal compliance for title transfer Facilitated acquisition processes across foreclosure departments in Maryland, Michigan, and the District of Columbia Collaborated with the Office of Administrative Hearings to address available remedies for distressed homeowners Oversaw team of paralegals and legal assistants, implementing updates to Standard Operating Procedures STAFF ATTORNEY 11/2018 - 12/2019

Stelmock Law Firm - Canton, Michigan

Prepared detailed mediation summaries to facilitate case resolution Successfully handled diverse family law matters such as divorce proceedings, separate maintenance issues, and domicile change motions

LAW CLERK- CONSUMER LAW 12/2012 - 08/2013

Legg Law Firm, LLC - Frederick, Maryland

Executed comprehensive research on key legislation such as Truth in Lending Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Drafted intensive pleadings, legal memoranda, and briefs for consumer and class-action cases LAW CLERK- BANKRUPTCY 01/2012 - 05/2012

Fixel Law Offices - Okemos, Michigan

Facilitated business and individual petition preparations through comprehensive intakes Organized documentation for Chapter 7 and 13 petition submissions Drafted legal memoranda focused on routine motion practices CLINICAL ASSOCIATE I & II 08/2010 - 05/2012

Michigan State University College of Law Housing Law Clinic - East Lansing, Michigan Engaged regularly in intensive research on legal issues, including tenant protections under the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, and violations of the Michigan Truth in Renting Act and Michigan Consumer Protection Act Engaged in civil litigation to address illegal housing practices issues, including conducting witness interviews, drafting interrogatories, and reviewing evidence

Conducted information sessions regarding community outreach to support the local low-income community LAW CLERK 06/2011 - 08/2011

United States Department of Justice- Trustee Program - Alexandria, Virginia Supported attorneys in drafting materials for Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy hearings Reviewed Chapter 11 debtor petitions to prepare for various hearings Drafted legal motions to address and mitigate bankruptcy fraud in Chapter 11 cases JUDICIAL INTERN 01/2011 - 05/2011

United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan - Lansing, Michigan Conducted extensive research on legal matters to support case preparation Prepared detailed analyses on case matters for judicial review Analyzed complex legal issues in anticipation of collaborative meetings focusing on procedures and substance Education

Michigan State University College of Law - East Lansing, Michigan Juris Doctor 05/2012

Research Assistant- Director of MSU Housing Law Clinic, Brian Gilmore Moot Court

Michigan Supreme Court- Appeared on behalf of MSU Housing Law Clinic at Public Administrative hearing (January 2011)

2010 Semi-Finalist- 1L Appellate Brief Oral Advocacy Competition Best Appellate Oral Advocate for Research, Writing, & Advocacy (Spring 2010) University of South Carolina - Columbia, South Carolina Bachelor of Arts, cum laude Political Science, Criminal Justice, 12/2008

Research Assistant- Director of MSU Housing Law Clinic, Brian Gilmore Moot Court

Michigan Supreme Court- Appeared on behalf of MSU Housing Law Clinic at Public Administrative hearing (January 2011)

2010 Semi-Finalist- 1L Appellate Brief Oral Advocacy Competition Best Appellate Oral Advocate for Research, Writing, & Advocacy (Spring 2010) Licenses & Court Admissions

Licensed Attorney: Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Michigan Virginia licensure pending

U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Maryland, Eastern District of Michigan, and Western District of Michigan U.S. District Court: Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan References

References available upon request

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