Leslie Eugene Fourton

Leslie Fourton is a highly experienced attorney with over 15 years of expertise in various legal areas, making him a valuable asset for a financial company. His extensive background includes corporate and regulatory law, commercial litigation, employment and labor law, executive compensation and benefits, and antitrust expertise. He has worked with prominent law firms such as Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, and Mayer Brown LLP, and has served as a consultant for major financial institutions like Citigroup, Discover Financial Services, Meta Platforms, Inc., and Wells Fargo.Fourton's experience in financial services is particularly notable. He has provided legal and regulatory guidance on consumer credit, payment services, financial and data privacy law, and has advised on compliance with laws such as the Truth in Lending Act, UDAAP/UDAP, and GDPR/CCPA. His role at Wells Fargo involved advising senior management on compliance and regulatory matters in areas like national consumer protection and mortgage finance.Moreover, Fourton's litigation experience includes handling SEC and criminal antitrust investigations, commercial real estate litigation, and intellectual property matters. He has represented clients in both state and federal courts, achieving successful settlements and trial verdicts in various complex legal areas.Hiring Leslie Fourton allows a financial company to leverage his comprehensive legal knowledge and practical experience in navigating the intricate regulatory landscape of the financial services industry. His ability to provide strategic compliance and regulatory guidance, coupled with his litigation expertise, makes him a formidable advocate and a trusted advisor for high-profile cases and complex legal matters.

Vermont Law School

City Bar of New York  # 2727386

Member

1998 - Current

Activities: Member of the Antitrust, Labor & Employment and Litigation Committees; Presented Intellectual Property Seminars.

Colorado

Colorado Supreme Court

ID Number: 51165

Since 2018

Connecticut

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

ID Number: 443668

Since 2021

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

ID Number: 452324

Since 1996

New Jersey

New Jersey Courts

ID Number: 210622018

Since 2018

New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 2727386

Since 1996

Texas

State Bar of Texas

ID Number: 24077856

Since 2011

U.S. Supreme Court

ID Number: 230124

Since 1999