In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, host Chris Willis introduces the firm’s newest partner, Heryka Knoespel. Heryka shares insights into her national litigation practice, focusing on fraud cases involving email and text message compromises. As a native Spanish speaker, she also discusses her role in regulatory compliance for Spanish-language marketing and advertising. Heryka’s unique background and experience make her a valuable addition to the Troutman Pepper team. Tune in to learn more about her journey into consumer financial services law and her vision for the future.

Transcript: Introducing Heryka Knoespel: A New Partner at Troutman Pepper (PDF)

Photo of Heryka Knoespel Heryka Knoespel

Heryka is a first-chair litigator who guides clients through pre-filing disputes, litigation, investigations, enforcement, and regulatory matters. She is experienced across a variety of sectors, and particularly in financial services and fintech. Heryka represents clients in federal, state, and administrative courts throughout all…

Heryka is a first-chair litigator who guides clients through pre-filing disputes, litigation, investigations, enforcement, and regulatory matters. She is experienced across a variety of sectors, and particularly in financial services and fintech. Heryka represents clients in federal, state, and administrative courts throughout all procedural phases, including dispositive motions and trials.

Photo of Chris Willis Chris Willis

Chris is the co-leader of the Consumer Financial Services Regulatory practice at the firm. He advises financial services institutions facing state and federal government investigations and examinations, counseling them on compliance issues including UDAP/UDAAP, credit reporting, debt collection, and fair lending, and defending…

Chris is the co-leader of the Consumer Financial Services Regulatory practice at the firm. He advises financial services institutions facing state and federal government investigations and examinations, counseling them on compliance issues including UDAP/UDAAP, credit reporting, debt collection, and fair lending, and defending them in individual and class action lawsuits brought by consumers and enforcement actions brought by government agencies.