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Represented financial institution in fair lending investigation
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Peter M. Boyle
;
Christina M. Gattuso
;
Erich M. Hellmold
Peter M. Boyle
;
Christina M. Gattuso
;
Erich M. Hellmold
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Advised a federally-chartered financial institution in connection with a fair lending investigation by the Department of Justice.
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