Overview
June 16–18, 2025
Boston University School of Law
Boston, MA
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Don’t miss BFKN Financial Institutions Group Senior Counsel, Karol K. Sparks, and Regulatory Section Leader, John M. Geiringer, as they participate as faculty members in Fundamentals of Banking Law (formerly Banking Law Basics), sponsored and hosted by Boston University School of Law.
Offered since 1998, this intensive 2 ½-day program familiarizes participants with the fundamentals of bank regulatory law, focusing on the critical policies, concepts, and legal developments that have shaped the banking industry—from the 1863 National Bank Act to today.
Replicating the experience of a law school class, the program offers a comprehensive and interactive overview taught by a distinguished faculty of seasoned practitioners, former regulators, and legal scholars. Participants can earn up to 16 hours of CLE credit, including ethics hours.
Highlights
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Designed for banking practitioners to deepen their regulatory expertise, anticipate legal trends, and address client needs.
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Detailed course materials prepared by each instructor.
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Interactive discussions featuring multiple faculty viewpoints.
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Participants include lawyers, compliance officers, bank examiners, risk managers, and consultants.
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Class size limited to 50 for personalized interaction.
Sessions Taught by Karol and John
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Overview of Bank Regulatory Structure, Themes & Law
Monday, June 16 | 8:30 AM | Karol K. Sparks - Examination & Supervision
Monday, June 16 | 1:45 PM | John M. Geiringer -
Understanding a Bank Through Its Financial Statements
Tuesday, June 17 | 8:00 AM | Karol K. Sparks -
The Role of the Banking Sector in Preventing Money Laundering & Terrorism Financing (AML-BSA)
Tuesday, June 17 | 4:15 PM | John M. Geiringer -
Ethical Issues Facing Lawyers Representing Banking Institutions
Wednesday, June 18 | 10:45 AM | John M. Geiringer