Ballard Spahr is pleased to announce that Adam Maarec, a member of the Consumer Financial Services Group, has been admitted as a Fellow of the American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers, a prestigious, invitation-only organization that recognizes preeminent lawyers in the field of consumer financial services law.

The College is widely regarded as the leading professional association in this area. As described on its website (ACCFSL.org), fellowship is limited to attorneys who have achieved exceptional professional distinction, demonstrated deep experience in consumer financial services law, and made meaningful contributions to the field through scholarship, teaching, or public service. Admission follows a rigorous vetting process and is reserved for those whose careers reflect the highest standards of excellence, integrity, and leadership.

Adam’s election as a Fellow is a testament to his outstanding reputation and accomplishments in consumer financial services law. Since joining Ballard Spahr, Adam has played a key role in expanding the firm’s nationally recognized Consumer Financial Services Group. Adam brings extensive experience advising financial institutions, fintech companies, and other market participants on complex regulatory, enforcement, and transactional matters.

Adam’s practice spans a broad range of issues, including compliance with federal and state consumer protection laws, navigating supervisory and enforcement actions, and structuring innovative financial products. His ability to provide practical, business-oriented counsel—combined with his deep understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape—has made him a trusted advisor to clients across the industry.

In addition to his client work, Adam has been an active contributor to the broader consumer financial services community. His thought leadership, speaking engagements, and engagement with industry stakeholders reflect the type of professional commitment that the College seeks to recognize through fellowship.

Adam is Vice Chair, Electronic Financial Services Subcommittee & Digital Currency, Consumer Financial Services Committee, American Bar Association; General Counsel, Women in Housing and Finance; and Member, Emerging Payments Advisory Committee, Nacha Payments Innovation Alliance.

Adam’s admission to the American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers places him among an elite group of practitioners who are shaping the future of consumer financial services law. It is also a reflection of Ballard Spahr’s continued strength and leadership in this space.

Other Fellows of the College in the Consumer Financial Services Group are: Alan Kaplinsky (the first President of the College, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award and Chair of the Fellows Nominating Committee for many years), John Culhane, John Socknat, Richard Andreano, Dan McKenna, and Joseph Schuster.

We congratulate Adam on this well-deserved honor. He will be honored on April 18 at a meeting of the College in Atlanta.