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August 15, 2024

Julia Whitelock Appointed Co-Chair of The Woman Advocate Committee of the American Bar Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hanover, MD - Hudson Cook is pleased to announce that Julia Whitelock, a partner in the Washington, D.C. office, has been appointed a Co -Chair of The Woman Advocate Committee, part of the Litigation Section of the American Bar Association (ABA). This prestigious position recognizes Julia's substantial contributions to the legal community and her commitment to advancing the interests of women in litigation.

Julia brings a wealth of experience to her new role, specializing in consumer financial services. She represents businesses facing consumer arbitration and individual and class action litigation arising under various federal and state consumer protection laws. Julia has secured favorable outcomes in jury verdicts, judgments, arbitration awards, and settlements in a variety of federal and state trial and appellate courts and arbitration fora. Her practice also includes representing businesses under investigation or enforcement actions by key regulatory agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and state attorneys general.

The Woman Advocate Committee offers its members valuable resources, including publications, skill-building programs, and networking opportunities to enhance the professional lives of women litigators. As a Co-Chair, Julia will lead initiatives to support women litigators through innovative programs focusing on trial advocacy, career development, and professional networking.

"We are proud of Julia's appointment and confident that her leadership will greatly benefit The Woman Advocate Committee and its members," said Becki Kuehn, Partner at Hudson Cook. "Her dedication to fostering an environment where women in litigation can thrive aligns with our firm's values, and we look forward to her continued success."

Julia's appointment as a Co-Chair is effective immediately. For more information about The Woman Advocate Committee and the ABA Litigation Section, please visit the ABA's Litigation Section website, here.

About Hudson Cook

Hudson Cook, LLP concentrates on state and federal commercial and consumer financial services, banking, privacy, regulation, enforcement, and supervision. With nationwide offices, its attorneys offer counsel and advice on automotive financing, banking, fintech, credit reporting, privacy, and debt collection. Based in Washington, D.C., its government investigations team assists clients with federal and state regulatory matters and its litigation team defends clients in consumer litigation and arbitration. Committed to client satisfaction, Hudson Cook attorneys approach client matters through a compliance lens to reduce the risk and costs of government investigation and enforcement and consumer-initiated litigation.

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