CDIA Connect is more than just an annual conference—it's a pivotal event that advances the industry by addressing its most pressing challenges and opportunities while bringing every facet of the industry together. Attendees will gain unparalleled insights into emerging trends, regulatory changes, and best practices, empowering them to make informed decisions and shape the future of consumer data industry.
On the 7th, partner Melissa Baal Guidorizzi will present the panel, "Women in Consumer Data Forum: The Evolution of Consumer Data: A Woman's Perspective. Sponsored by BRG." Join us for an insightful exploration of the evolution of the consumer data industry, focusing on the pivotal role women have played in shaping its trajectory. This session will examine the historical context, legislative milestones, and business perspectives that have driven industry change, while also highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities women have encountered along the way.
This session explores the significant role women have played in shaping and being affected by key developments in the consumer finance landscape, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), credit scoring, and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). It also addresses pressing contemporary issues such as combating human trafficking and navigating the complexities of coerced debt. Finally, the discussion will look ahead to the transformative potential of emerging technologies like AI and large learning models, highlighting women's roles and influence in shaping the future of the industry.
This session will feature a dynamic panel discussion with leading experts, including Mercedes Vela, Executive, Credit & Borrower Solutions, CoreLogic, Becki Kuehn, Partner, Hudson Cook, and Melissa Baal Guidorizzi, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine, offering diverse perspectives on these critical issues together, share experiences, and build connections that foster both personal and professional growth. This exclusive event, held within the larger context of CDIA Connect, brings together women leaders, industry experts, and professionals at all stages of their careers. Attendees will engage in insightful discussions, interactive sessions, and valuable networking, creating a supportive environment to address the challenges and opportunities faced by women in consumer data industry today.
On the 8th, both Melissa Baal Guidorizzi and partner Nancy Libin and will join panels.
Melissa Baal Guidorizzi will present the panel, "Deep Dive into CPFB's Agenda in a New Administration." This session will explore what the future holds for the CFPB, FTC and other financial regulators. The new Administration has wasted no time in putting its mark on consumer financial protection, but its long-term priorities, particularly with respect to privacy and credit reporting are less clear. This session will explore the regulatory landscape current state of consumer financial protection, and what lies ahead— with or without the CFPB—amid the rapidly shifting priorities of the new Administration.
Nancy Libin will present the panel, "Privacy Matters: the 2025 Update on Comprehensive Privacy Laws." In recent years, privacy regulation has expanded well beyond the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and other federal and state consumer protection laws. Since 2018, twenty states have enacted comprehensive privacy laws that broadly define "personal data" and address gaps left by existing regulations. As a result, companies that once focused primarily on FCRA compliance must now adapt to a complex, evolving privacy landscape to mitigate risks from state attorney general investigations and potential private rights of action.
This session will introduce attendees to these new state laws and their intersection with federal regulations like the FCRA and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. Additionally, it will explore how these evolving privacy requirements impact fraud prevention, artificial intelligence, and compliance strategies for businesses navigating this shifting legal framework.