Henry C. Meier, Esq. Contact Information

DIRECT PHONE: 518-223-5126

E-MAIL ADDRESS: HENRYMEIERESQ@OUTLOOK.COM

BIOGRAPHY: BIOGRAPHY AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Governmental Relations

Advocating on policies of unique concern to your organization
Developing strategies to increase your profile with local and state policy makers
Apprising you of pending legislation and important political developments
Meeting with elected officials and regulators on your behalf

An expert in the New York State legislative and regulatory environment, Henry is well-positioned to help your business grow.

For almost three decades, Henry has worked with or lobbied all three branches of New York State government. As Counsel to the New York State Assembly Republican Conference, Henry was responsible for analyzing every piece of banking legislation that was considered by the Assembly. Following his work at the Assembly, Henry joined the New York Credit Union Association where he rose to become the General Counsel and Senior Vice President. He lobbied on a wide range of key issues that continue to impact credit unions, such as marijuana legalization, mortgage lending, and cybersecurity protections. In addition to his work on the state level, Henry has extensively lobbied the New York State Congressional delegation and NCUA’s Eastern Region.

He has helped credit unions work with the Department of Financial Services and has represented credit unions facing examiner inquiries. He has advocated for changes to both state and federal regulations, such as the need for changes to New York’s foreclosure process and the need to properly draft New York’s first-in-the-nation cybersecurity regulations so that they strike the right balance between data protection and avoiding excessive mandates.

Regulatory Analysis

Advising on pending developments on the State and federal level that could impact your operations
Consulting on how best to comply with pending regulations
interpreting existing regulations
Preparing and reviewing policies and similar document

Henry specializes in translating often esoteric regulations and legislative mandates into understandable action items for boards of directors and key staff members. Law firm clients receive a comprehensive regulatory and legal update to stay informed about key areas they need to prepare for in the months ahead. This analysis provides a concise overview of key regulatory developments in every regulatory area impacting financial institution management, ranging from rulings from the NLRB to the latest developments in cannabis legalization and its impact on banking relationships.

Henry has analyzed and provided an overview of virtually every major regulatory development impacting credit unions since the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act. Using this background, he assists credit unions in developing plans for expanding their mortgage lending as well as preparing for the latest NCUA and CFPB regulations.

Legal Services

Reviewing and preparing contracts
Advising on legal developments including trending class action litigation and regulatory enforcement actions that could impact your operations
Representing you in administrative matters, such as Examiner disputes and Supervisory Actions
Review of account agreements
General legal consulting

Financial institutions are the most heavily regulated businesses in the country. Henry has spent decades helping credit unions navigate these complexities by assisting with a broad range of legal tasks, including reviewing vendor and core processor contracts, submitting amicus briefs in both the Supreme Court and Second Circuit, helping financial institutions address their compliance concerns by amending bylaws, adjusting account agreements in response to legal trends, and working with institutions under enhanced regulatory scrutiny.

He has spoken extensively on issues ranging from cannabis banking to consumer class-action trends. His work has appeared in the Credit Union Times, where he is a regular contributor, and he has been interviewed by Law360 and the New York Law Journal, among other publications.