2026 HR Legal Summit: keynote speaker announced. This year's 14th Annual HR Legal Summit, co-hosted with Ballard Spahr's Labor & Employment Group, will feature keynote speaker, Christina Butler. Christina is a former Emmy-nominated television news anchor and reporter with two decades of experience connecting with audiences during breaking news and major stories. Today, she brings that same energy and on-camera expertise to help audiences around the world become stronger, more effective communicators. With a fresh, innovative approach, Christina reinforces a simple truth: those who speak well, do well. To learn more about what you can expect from Christina at the 2026 HR Legal Summit, watch her short introduction video here. Thursday, September 17, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM ET Presidential Caterers 2910 Dekalb Pike East Norriton, Pennsylvania 19401 Early Bird Pricing is available through August 17, 2026. CLE Credits: This program is approved for 4.5 (incl. 1.0 PA Ethics; and 1.0 CA & NY Elimination of Bias) CLE credits in CA, NY, & PA; and 5.7 (incl. 1.2 Ethics) NJ. Uniform Certificates of Attendance will also be provided for the purpose of seeking credit in other jurisdictions. HRCI & SHRM Credits: Pending approval.

Ballard Spahr's Consumer Financial Services Group earns national recognition again from Chambers USA in 2026. LexBlog, Inc. is pleased to announce that Ballard Spahr's Consumer Financial Services Group has once again been recognized by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business in all three nationwide consumer finance categories: Compliance, Enforcement & Investigations, and Litigation. Since Chambers first established these nationwide consumer finance rankings, its Consumer Financial Services Group has been ranked in each category every year. No other law firm in the country has achieved this distinction. What Chambers Says About Its Group Chambers described the Group as follows: "Ballard Spahr LLP is an esteemed group noted for its work with banks and non-banks on the full spread of consumer finance regulatory matters, including credit card, mortgage and auto finance issues. Harbors expertise pertaining to FinTech areas such as telemarketing, e-commerce and prepaid cards. Provides robust representation in CFPB enforcement actions, arbitrations and litigation. Capable of supporting clients at both state and federal regulatory levels." What Its Clients Say About Its Group Chambers also reported the following comments from its clients: "Ballard handled complex business and legal issues very well." "They have talented partners all over the country." "They assess the risks and relative costs of litigation well, as well as potential resolutions and exit strategies." "They have done a great job of getting into the weeds of our business practices and giving us actionable advice to mitigate risk." "The team is capable of handling matters with massive potential liability and getting outstanding results for their clients." Lawyers Ranked by Chambers USA in 2026 The following six lawyers in its Consumer Financial Services Group were individually ranked this year (listed alphabetically): * Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance - Compliance (Nationwide) * Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance - Enforcement & Investigations (Nationwide) * Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance - Litigation (Nationwide) * Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance - Compliance (Nationwide) * Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance - Enforcement & Investigations (Nationwide) * Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory (Pennsylvania) Alan S. Kaplinsky, Founder and former Practice Group Leader of the Consumer Financial Services Group and host of the Group's weekly podcast, Consumer Finance Monitor * Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance - Compliance (Nationwide) * Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance - Enforcement & Investigations (Nationwide) * Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory (Pennsylvania) Daniel JT McKenna, Co-Practice Group Leader of the Consumer Financial Services Group * Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance - Litigation (Nationwide) John D. Socknat, Co-Practice Group Leader of the Consumer Financial Services Group * Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance - Compliance (Nationwide) LexBlog, Inc. is extremely proud of the work its lawyers do on behalf of clients across the consumer financial services industry. LexBlog, Inc. is also deeply grateful to its clients for placing their trust in LexBlog, Inc. to help them develop innovative products and services, defend them in private litigation and government enforcement matters, and navigate the increasingly complex landscape of federal and state consumer financial services laws and regulations.

Snell & Wilmer welcomes Morgan Hicks to the Denver office. Mar 30, 2026 Denver - Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that Morgan Hicks has rejoined the firm's Denver office as an associate in the Commercial Finance Practice Group. Hicks focuses his practice on real estate and commercial finance matters and brings experience representing regional and national banks, private lenders, and commercial borrowers in a wide range of transactions. Prior to rejoining Snell & Wilmer, Hicks was an associate attorney at Ballard Spahr LLP. Hicks has experience across a variety of industries, including multifamily, hospitality, commercial, residential, industrial, health care, and energy. Hicks earned his J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School and his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Colorado. About Snell & Wilmer. Founded in 1938, Snell & Wilmer is a full-service business law firm with more than 500 attorneys practicing in 17 locations throughout the United States and in Mexico, including Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Los Angeles, Orange County, Palo Alto and San Diego, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, D.C.; Boise, Idaho; Las Vegas and Reno-Tahoe, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Portland, Oregon; Dallas, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; and Los Cabos, Mexico. The firm represents clients ranging from large, publicly traded corporations to small businesses, individuals and entrepreneurs. For more information, visit swlaw.com. Related attorneys. Morgan Hicks Related Services