Bank Counsel & Regulatory Risk Conference Program

BANK COUNSEL

Bank Counsel & Regulatory Risk Conference

December 5, 2025

Program

8:00 - 9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 - 9:45 Emerging Risks in Banking: Stablecoins, Nonbanks, and AI
Rob Blackwell, Chief Content Officer and Head of External Affairs, IntraFi Network

9:45 - 10:00 Networking Break

10:00 - 11:00 Illinois Division of Banking Panel Discussion
Susana Soriano, Director, Division of Banking, IDFPR
Jayesh Hines-Shah, Deputy General Counsel for Banking, IDFPR
Jake Hamilton, Regulatory Innovation Officer, IDFPR

11:00 - 12:00 The Post-Chevron Reality: Supreme Court and Executive Actions Reshaping
Banking Law
Charlotte Taylor, Partner, Jones Day

12:00 - 1:00 Networking Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 Illinois Update – Recent Developments in Banking Law
Carolyn Settanni, EVP & General Counsel, Illinois Bankers Association

2:00 - 2:15 Networking Break

2:15 - 3:00 Commercial Lending Update – Recent Trends in State and Federal Court
Decisions, UCC Legislation, and Documentation
Robert J. Lewis, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP

3:00 - 3:45 Consumer Banking Update – Recent Trends in Consumer Financial Services
Marc P. Franson, Partner, Chapman and Cutler LLP

3:45 - 5:00 Networking Reception

Sessions & Resources

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Rob Blackwell

Chief Content Officer and Head of External Affairs, IntraFi Network

Bio

Presentation Materials

Emerging Risks in Banking: Stablecoins, Nonbanks, and AI
The banking industry is entering uncharted territory as crypto firms and other nonbanks may begin issuing stablecoins that compete directly with banks on payments, deposits, and beyond, while generative and agentic AI tools could create opportunities and competition — and regulators and banks must anticipate hidden legal, compliance, and regulatory risks. We will explore the key challenges and opportunities for the banking industry.

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Marc P. Franson

Partner
Chapman and Cutler LLP

Bio

Presentation Materials

Consumer Banking Update
It has been another wild ride for the world of consumer finance. Regulations, proposed regulations, enforcement, actions, litigation, and much more. In this session, we will explore the implications of all of this for bankers and their consumer products and services.

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Jake Hamilton

Regulatory Innovation Officer
IDFPR

Bio

Presentation Materials

Illinois Division of Banking Panel Discussion
Senior representatives of the IDFPR will discuss the year’s major developments,
along with their latest hot button issues and answers to your pressing questions!

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Jayesh Hines-Shah

Deputy General Counsel
for Banking
IDFPR

Bio

Presentation Materials

Illinois Division of Banking Panel Discussion
Senior representatives of the IDFPR will discuss the year’s major developments,
along with their latest hot button issues and answers to your pressing questions!

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Robert J. Lewis

Partner
Sidley Austin LLP

Bio

Presentation Materials

Commercial Lending Update
Join us for insights into the latest cases, statutory developments, and documentation challenges affecting commercial transactions! We will cover a broad array of engaging and important court decisions — on contract interpretation, lien creation and perfection, priorities, enforcement, and more, as well as soon-to-be-effective UCC amendments. And we won’t forget to highlight a few drafting and documentation trends!

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Carolyn Settanni

EVP & General Counsel
Illinois Bankers Association

Bio

Presentation Materials

Presentation Password: BCRRC2025

Illinois Update
Get up to speed on major legislative and regulatory changes affecting Illinois banks —from the delayed Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and deregulatory legislation for Illinois banks to new laws on junk fees, nonbank advertising, unclaimed property, and estate accounts. We’ll also review the Illinois CRA and a tax amnesty program, plus the GENIUS Act, recent court rulings, and shifting agency guidance.

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Susana Soriano

Director, Division of Banking
IDFPR

Bio

Presentation Materials

Illinois Division of Banking Panel Discussion
Senior representatives of the IDFPR will discuss the year’s major developments,
along with their latest hot button issues and answers to your pressing questions!

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Charlotte Taylor

Partner
Jones Day

Bio

Presentation Materials

The Post-Chevron Reality: Supreme Court and Executive Actions Reshaping Banking Law
With recent transformative Supreme Court decisions and executive orders under Trump 2.0, the regulatory landscape for financial institutions is shifting rapidly. We will analyze the Court’s rulings on agency deference, national bank preemption, enforcement powers, and more. We’ll also consider how executive actions will further alter the regulatory landscape and what to watch for in 2026.

Additional Materials & Survey

MCLE Statement of Attendance

ABA CRCM Certification Form

Registration List

Survey