MVA Alumni Connection

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) has been a significant partner with SIFMA for nearly 20 years, routinely participating in and speaking at annual and regional seminars. This partnership is essential to our Financial Regulatory Advice & Response practice, led by Neil Bloomfield and Ed O’Keefe and our White Collar, Regulatory Defense & Investigations practice, led by John Fagg and Valecia McDowell. MVA represents 12 of the top 15 U.S. Financial Institutions and 10 of the top 50 Worldwide Financial Institutions, in addition to regional banks, broker-dealers, fintechs and other financial services organizations. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, the second largest financial market in the U.S., MVA services financial institutions locally and around the globe. This year we are proud to once again partner with SIFMA as a Platinum sponsor of the SIFMA C&L 2025 Annual Seminar. MVA attorneys John Fagg, Valecia M. McDowell, Neil Bloomfield, Frank Schall, Nader Raja, Jenny Sugar, Tanisha Palvia, Tiffany Payne, Jeffrey White and Jules Carter will span across sessions at the seminar next week, gathering information for our clients and sharing their own knowledge for the benefit of the industry. Neil Bloomfield and Valecia McDowell are also featured panelists. #MVAlawSIFMACL #SIFMACL

Join Financial Regulatory Advice & Response Co-head, Neil Bloomfield, for the panel: A World Turned Upside Down; Navigating Actions by the Supreme Court and the Trump Administration to Remake the Administrative State (coordinated by Ed O’Keefe) on March 27 at The Ritz-Carlton. The Banking Institute is a continuing legal education program that focuses on important issues for bankers and their lawyers in the financial services industry. To learn more about the panel & view the agenda, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dyTYvn63

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) is pleased to announce that the Daily Report and Law.com have selected two firm attorneys for Southeastern Legal Awards recognitions. MVA’s 2025 honors include the following: ? Head of Derivatives P. Barrett Morris won an On the Rise in North Carolina award. ? Financial Services Member Brett E. Moskowitz was shortlisted for the Most Effective Dealmakers award. https://lnkd.in/eRD-skgP

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) is pleased to announce that Litigation Member Elena Mitchell has been selected for the Charlotte Business Journal’s 2025 class of 40 Under 40 honorees. https://lnkd.in/e6ZsiuRc

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025. We will commemorate this milestone with our colleagues, clients and community partners throughout the year. “Moore & Van Allen has grown significantly during our 75 years, while demonstrating an unwavering commitment to legal excellence, client service and community impact,” said MVA Managing Partner and Chair Thomas L. Mitchell. “Our founders created an enduring legacy that we uphold today. We are excited to honor our core values and show our appreciation for everyone who has contributed to this success as we continue to chart our course for the next 75 years and beyond.” https://lnkd.in/eysErhVN

Moore & Van Allen Litigators named to The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America. Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Litigators John Fagg Jr., Valecia M. McDowell, James McLoughlin Jr., and Frank E. Schall have been named to The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America. https://lnkd.in/ddht4CqM

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that the firm’s human resources team, led by Chief People Officer Stephanie L. Dixon, has been shortlisted for the Charlotte Business Journal’s 2024 Best in HR Awards, which celebrates excellence in human resources work for local employees. MVA is one of four finalists in the Large Private Company category. Finalists were chosen across six categories based on the size and type of employer. A winner in each category will be named during an awards event on Oct. 10 at The Westin Charlotte and all finalists will be featured in a CBJ special report due out on Oct. 18. In the nomination process, companies were asked to describe a business opportunity that is being met by a specific HR program or undertaking. MVA highlighted its expanding leadership structure that allows the firm to leverage continuing growth while preserving its unique culture. This expansion commenced with Dixon’s hiring in 2023, at which point she thoughtfully and creatively supported objectives that are key to the firm’s growth, such as: ? A monthly Managers Forum ? MVA Dimensions internal newsletter, which highlights Business Resource Group events ? New employee engagement initiatives ? Talent and departmental alignment “We are honored to receive this recognition and I can think of no more deserving individuals than Stephanie and her dedicated team,” said MVA Managing Partner and Chair Thomas Mitchell. “Stephanie’s vision is acutely aligned with our strategic plan and the growth we anticipate in the coming years. She has a natural ability to navigate even the most complex of situations and her years of experience in the legal industry provide her with an understanding of what is needed to comprehensively support the inner workings of a law firm.” “I cannot speak highly enough of the impact Stephanie has had on our organization,” said MVA Chief Operating Officer Elizabeth Satterfield. “Stephanie is an incredibly adept leader and collaborative team member who truly adds value to everything she touches. She always strives to be better and is constantly looking downfield for future talent development opportunities.” https://lnkd.in/ebSww9tX

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that the firm has renewed its commitment for the Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Certification process, a year-long undertaking designed to ensure that qualified legal talent has transparent, fair, and equal opportunities to be considered for advancement into leadership. Every year after Mansfield adoption, Diversity Lab asks firms to recommit to the principles of transparency, accountability, and knowledge sharing that are required through the Certification process. MVA will be participating in the 2024-25 cohort alongside more than 365 other firms, which is a record high for Diversity Lab. Mansfield supports participating firms by providing the structure and guidance needed to build and maintain transparent processes, open the door wider for all talent, and connect and collaborate with other firms to exchange best practices. To maintain its effectiveness at diversifying leadership over time, the standards for Mansfield Certification continue to evolve based on data-backed insights. Research shows that firms that stay committed and accountable to the process year-over-year are making substantial progress in diversifying their leadership. MVA is committed to developing and promoting lawyers and staff with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The firm’s Diversity Committee has adopted numerous initiatives designed to support these values. Details of MVA’s ongoing diversity initiatives and future goals can be found in the annual Diversity Report. https://lnkd.in/eAkZtqXG

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that Litigation attorney Jules W. Carter was honored as LPL Financial LLC’s 2024 Diversity Champion Award winner in a ceremony at the company’s San Diego office on August 14. Carter was selected for this year’s award based on her work to highlight and expand diversity at MVA. She chairs the firm’s Black Attorney Resource Group, which supports the personal and professional development of Black lawyers at MVA. Carter also handles pro bono work that focuses on equity and social justice as she works to advance democracy and public safety in marginalized communities. LPL Financial’s Law Firm Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Awards recognize law firms and attorneys who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to expanding opportunities for attorneys of all backgrounds and advancing DEIB in the legal profession. LPL Financial established the program in 2023 in partnership with the American Bar Association and its Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession. “I am extremely excited to be recognized by LPL Financial, an industry leader that believes in the importance of incorporating the core principles of DEIB into its commercial practices,” Carter said. “To me, DEIB involves taking a mindful approach to promoting innovation and creativity by cultivating an environment in which our differences are valued and respected, and where we are encouraged to approach one another with curiosity, compassion, and humility.” “Jules is making her mark both internally and more broadly among the national business community. We are proud to see her earn this well-deserved recognition and we look forward to her continued impact in DEI as she simultaneously grows in her practice. Thank you to LPL Financial for working to highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in our industry,” said Valecia M. McDowell, co-chair of the firm’s Diversity Committee and a member of MVA’s Management Committee said In her core law practice, Carter focuses on financial regulatory compliance, helping institutional clients navigate complex regulatory environments and pursue business strategies that balance innovation with risk-awareness. She advises on various legal issues for a range of financial services providers, including globally systemic, regional, and community banks, as well as fintech companies, money services businesses, and brokerage firms. Her experience includes representing financial institution clients in response to regulatory enforcement actions and addressing the supervisory concerns of state and federal banking authorities. She also helps clients identify and manage potential regulatory or reputational risks. https://lnkd.in/eCpd3mf5

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Head of Employment and Labor Wood Lay was profiled by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly (NCLW) for being named to the Employment Law Power List 2024. In this profile, Wood provides insight to his early years, his commitment to fostering social mobility, and his passion for his practice. https://lnkd.in/dfRkcFp7