Kevin L. Petrasic

Career

The world’s leading banks trust Kevin to manage their regulatory challenges. His in-depth understanding of regulators and their objectives, coupled with his comprehensive knowledge of the banking business, have positioned him as a trusted advisor to clients across the financial sector. Kevin advises domestic and international financial institutions on regulatory, compliance, and policy issues, including the risks associated with leading-edge technologies. Drawing on decades of client work, as well as senior positions with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Thrift Supervision and the House Banking Committee, Kevin provides the precise guidance his clients need to achieve their objectives while navigating complex and ever-shifting regulatory requirements.

Kevin is well-versed across the regulatory landscape impacting financial institutions throughout their business cycle, including the regulatory application processes of the federal banking agencies and various state bank regulators. He counsels banks on traditional and nontraditional bank charters; fintech and artificial intelligence solutions; bank/thrift and holding company regulations; insolvency and restructuring of troubled or failing banks; corporate governance; and board of director advisory services.

Kevin also advises international banks on their entry into the U.S. market, including banking agency application processes, risks related to OFAC sanctions, BSA/AML compliance, cross-border Dodd-Frank matters, and other issues.