Washington update: legislative and regulatory impacts on housing and mortgage under a new administration
Post-election legislative and regulatory changes in Washington, D.C., could significantly impact housing and mortgage. Join Courtenay Dunn, Senior Director of Government Affairs at ICE and key DC-insider speakers for a closed-door, off-the-record update on current policy discussions. Understand the risks and opportunities facing origination, servicing, loss mitigation and capital and secondary markets.Would you like more information about this session?
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Speakers
Courtenay Dunn
Senior Director, Government Affairs, ICE
Courtenay R. Dunn is Senior Director of Government Affairs for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, and ICE Mortgage Technology. In this role, Dunn oversees the companies’ government relations, regulatory and legal affairs initiatives. Dunn currently serves on the National Housing Conference National Advisory Council and the Mortgage Bankers Association Affordable Homeownership Advisory Council. Dunn was honored as a 2022 Housing Wire Woman of Influence for her work with ICE. Previously, Dunn served as Counsel for ICE, and oversaw litigation and corporate law and governance matters for MERS.
Brant Imperatore
Partner, Mindset
Brant Imperatore is a seasoned public policy advisor and advocate known for his strategic approach to government relations. He specializes in integrating policy engagement with broader business objectives, helping clients navigate complex regulatory and legislative landscapes.
With over 15 years at Mindset, Brant has developed deep expertise across industries—including financial services, energy, technology, and trade—building a reputation for delivering results. He is a natural relationship-builder, fostering connections on Capitol Hill, within the executive branch, and across key stakeholders such as communications firms, nonprofits, and think tanks.
Before joining Mindset, Brant honed his skills as a partner in other lobbying and law firms and served as Counsel for the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government-Sponsored Enterprises. His breadth of experience positions him as a trusted advisor for clients seeking to engage effectively in the policy arena.
Megan Moore
Partner, FGS Global
Megan Moore is a Partner in the Government Affairs, Policy and Advocacy division at FGS Global. At the firm, Megan provides strategic counsel on policy, politics, and process to clients in a range of industries. Her significant experience and relationships with Members of Congress, regulators and the Administration enables her to help clients successfully anticipate and navigate the often choppy and frequently unpredictable public affairs sea, and tell the right story to the right people.
Prior to joining FGS Global, formerly the Glover Park Group, Megan was a Special Advisor to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director, Mel Watt. She advised the Director on supervisory and regulatory matters that impacted Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks. During this time, Megan also served as the Acting Senior Associate Director for the Office of Congressional Affairs and Communications.
Previously Megan worked at the U.S. Department of the Treasury during President Obama's Administration as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing, Small Business and TARP in the Office of Legislative Affairs. During this time, Megan worked on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Troubled Asset Relief Program, the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, the Making Home Affordable program, and housing finance reform legislation.
Megan also worked in the U.S. House of Representatives for Representative Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. primarily managing the Congressman's assignment to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture.
Megan’s early career started in Michigan working three campaign cycles including as Regional Field Director for Obama for America in 2008.
Megan holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Baruch College and a Bachelor’s Degree from Howard University. Megan is originally from Chicago and currently resides in Washington D.C.
Michelle Rogers
Partner, Cooley LLP
Michelle is chair of Cooley’s financial services enforcement and regulatory practice group, sits on the firm’s board of directors, and is a highly respected financial services and government enforcement lawyer. She is a trusted adviser to and first call for financial institutions in high-stakes compliance, litigation and enforcement matters, including government investigations, regulatory examinations, class action and complex litigation, internal investigations, congressional investigations and crisis management. Michelle’s clients appreciate her deep understanding of complex regulatory issues and ability to translate those concepts into operational terms, as well as her proactive approach to problem solving. A tireless advocate for her clients, Michelle is recognized in the industry for her broad experience, practical advice and strategic thinking.