Join us at Kutak Rock as we explore the evolving landscape of the financial industry at an engaging Financial Services Lunch & Learn featuring timely insights on the latest trends, challenges and developments shaping the banking industry. Enjoy lunch while hearing from our attorneys on key issues impacting banks and financial institutions in the year ahead. Lunch will be provided for those attending in person.

Join us virtually or in The Omaha Room at Kutak Rock
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM CT
1650 Farnam Street, The Omaha Building
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
In-Person Registration | Zoom Registration

Seeking CLE credit in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska; including 1 hour of ethics credits.

Agenda

11:00 AM - Noon | The Bank Regulatory Landscape for 2025 and Beyond - Jeff Makovicka

Jeff will discuss the impact of Trump 2.0 on bank regulation for 2025 and beyond. As each new presidential administration ushers in a wave of changes, banks must navigate these regulatory shifts. This session will provide insights into the priorities of the second Trump Administration and its regulatory impact on the banking sector. Jeff will address policy shifts, regulatory updates and enforcement priorities, including:

• What banks can expect next from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
• Key priorities of the federal banking agencies going forward.
• The status of proposed or final regulations of the federal banking agencies.
• The impact of President Trump’s executive orders on debanking and fair lending.
• Federal banking agency leadership and likely rulemaking agendas.
• Areas of focus for state attorneys general and other state enforcement agencies.

Noon - 12:15 PM | Lunch

12:15 - 12:45 PM | The 1033 Shake-Up: CFPB's New Rulemaking Adventure - Collin Elliott

Collin will discuss the CFPB’s recent developments regarding the Open Banking Rule of Section 1033 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA), including the initiation of a new rulemaking process and inviting industry comments on its final rule.

12:45 - 1:15 PM | The CRA Shake-Up: Past is Prologue - Bryan Handlos

Bryan will explore recent actions by the federal bank regulators to rescind the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) final rule issued in October 2023 and replace it with the 1995 CRA regulations.

1:15 - 2:15 PM | Identifying and Mitigating Litigation and Regulatory Risks for the Financial Services Industry for 2025 and Beyond - Victoria Buter, Rachel Carrigan and Reiley Kirwan

Join Rachel and Reiley, in a discussion moderated by Vicki, as they explore the evolving landscape of litigation and regulatory challenges confronting financial services institutions in 2025 and beyond. The panel will examine emerging case law and recent enforcement actions shaping the industry, while offering practical strategies to proactively mitigate future risks and exposures.

2:15 - 3:15 PM | Ethical Considerations 2025 and Beyond - Victoria Buter and Ed Fox

Building on last year’s ethics CLE exploring the ethical and responsible use of generative AI in legal practice, Vicki and Ed return to examine the current landscape of lawyers’ ethical obligations amid the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. This session will illuminate the transformative benefits AI offers to the legal profession, while providing practical guidance to safeguard practitioners against potential pitfalls and ethical challenges, including ways to avoid the dark side of AI. Attendees also will receive a timely update on recent ethical opinions with particular relevance to lawyers serving the financial services sector.