Prior to Ms. Witzel's retirement, for more than 30 years she focused her practice on advising regulated businesses (banks, credit unions, finance companies, debt management services, etc.) on compliance with federal and state laws, products and corporate matters. She worked regularly with federal and state regulators.
Significant representations included mergers and acquisitions of banks, finance companies and insurance agencies; bank holding company formations; enforcement matters and portfolio sales; Internet banking program implementation; and core processor agreement and contract negotiation.