Craig Hymowitz
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Licensed for 23 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Litigation
Language
English
About
Craig Hymowitz is a seasoned financial crime compliance executive. As General Counsel of COR Clearing LLP, Craig was hired to oversee the company’s compliance and remediation obligations following their consent to a $1 million FINRA penalty. Before joining COR, Craig was hired as Associate General Counsel of Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc. to advise their compliance department on the restructuring of its anti-money laundering policies and procedures and transaction monitoring system.Prior to going in-house, Craig was a partner at Blank Rome LLP in their Litigation and White Collar Defense and Investigations departments. While there, he co-founded and co-chaired the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering and Economic Sanctions working group. Craig brings extensive experience advising executive leadership and business units on the evolving anti-money laundering, economic sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption compliance risks. His practice is focused on representing regulated entities in their dealings with state and federal regulators, law enforcement and self-regulatory organizations. He has represented banks, broker-dealers, and other financial institutions prepare for and defend themselves during regular and for cause examinations, helped negotiate and respond to regulatory findings, defended firms during enforcement actions, and oversaw any required remediation. With a background in investigative journalism, internal investigations, and risk management Craig is highly skilled at assessing the specific legal, contractual, and regulatory risks facing financial institutions. He has built a reputation as a collaborative advisor dedicated to assisting his clients identify, navigate, and mitigate potential legal risks before they become legal problems.Craig received his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and his B.A. cum laude from Cornell University. He is AV peer review rated and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).
Practices Areas
Litigation
White Collar Crime
Language
English
Contact
Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell2001 Park Place NorthSuite 1300Birmingham, AL, 35203
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