James P. Bergin, former Acting Co-General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and Chief of Staff of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, is a member of the firm’s Financial Services practice.
Jim represents banks, non-banks and official institutions in connection with banking and other financial regulatory issues. Jim routinely advises on regulatory, applications, supervision, enforcement and compliance matters, often involving the Federal Reserve and other Federal and state agencies. He also advises clients on a wide range of banking and other financial market issues, drawing from his long experience as a central bank lawyer.
Perspectives
Credentials
Education
- J.D., Harvard Law School, 2000
- B.A., History and English, Rutgers University, 1995, Phi Beta Kappa
Admissions
- New York
Government & Military Service
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Acting Co-General Counsel; Deputy General Counsel and Senior Vice President for Bank Supervision and Markets; Chief of Staff and Vice President; Legal Compliance Risk Department Head and Vice President, Supervision Group; Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Activities
- Member, Law360's 2024 Banking Editorial Advisory Board
- Chair, International Banking, Securities & Financial Transactions Committee, International Section, New York State Bar Association
- Member, Bretton Woods Committee