Dykema Appoints Director for Financial Industry Group

""Dykema"":http://www.dykema.com/, a leading law firm with more than a dozen offices across the United States, named Haydn J. Richards as director of its Financial Industry Group.

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""I am excited to lead the dynamic team of lawyers behind our nationally recognized Financial Industry Group,"" Richards said. ""As the financial industry continues to see [COLUMN_BREAK]

new regulatory oversight at many levels, our multidimensional team will be poised to serve clients in the most complex matters facing the industry.""

Richards is currently a member of Dykema's Financial Services Regulatory Compliance practice in its Washington, D.C. office. His practice focuses on advising members of the financial services industry on regulatory issues on both the federal and state level. He advises clients in state licensing matters pertaining to mortgage lenders, brokers, servicers, and their employees, and he also counsels professionals on regulatory preparedness and implementation.

""Haydn is well-respected by his colleagues and peers, and will bring the group's capabilities and offerings to the next level, ""said Peter Kellett, chairman and CEO of Dykema. ""He brings strong management experience, energy and commitment to this new role and will be focused on continuing to build on the strong foundation of the group while strengthening and expanding its sub-industry practices.""