Laura McNulty
Alexandria
Summary
Accomplished attorney with extensive experience in regulatory compliance and legislative drafting and analysis. Proven ability to conduct impactful teaching and mentoring new attorneys and congressional and agency staff.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Counsel
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington, DC
08.2016 - 12.2025
- Reviewed and analyzed complex legislative initiatives related to banking and financial services.
- Advised on regulatory compliance and risk management initiatives, assessing implications for agency operations and financial institutions.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on regulatory updates and compliance best practices.
- Mentored new attorneys and taught them the processes for analyzing legislation and determining its impact on the agency and financial institutions.
- Drafted legal opinions and memoranda to support internal decision-making processes.
Counsel
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Washington, DC
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Advised on regulatory compliance and risk management initiatives within the agency and impact on financial institutions.
- Reviewed and analyzed complex legislative initiatives, informing policy decisions and ensuring alignment with agency mission and goals.
- Developed legal strategies to mitigate risks associated with proposed programs and policies.
Assistant Legislative Counsel
U.S. Senate Office of the Legislative Counsel
Washington, DC
07.1990 - 08.2013
- Drafted Federal legislation for all members of the Senate relating to banking, securities, financial institutions, housing, and small business. Was the primary drafter for the TARP bailout, the Dodd-Frank Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, FIDICIA, and innumerable other Acts of Congress while at the Senate.
- Provided nonpartisan training, advice, and counsel to members of the Senate and their staff regarding Federal legislation, the Constitution, legislative process, and potential impact on the public and government entities.
- Developed innovative legislative solutions aligning with policy objectives of Senate members.
- Reviewed and analyzed complex legislative initiatives, drafting legislation reflecting diverse political interests.
- Taught legislative drafting, parliamentary procedures, and process to new attorneys and congressional staff.
- Conducted training sessions for staff and Federal agencies on legislative changes and new regulatory requirements.
- Conducted legal research to inform and enhance legislative initiatives.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop clear and concise legislation.
Education
J.D. - Law
Georgetown University Law Center
Washington, DC05-1987
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-1984
Skills
- Mentoring and teaching
- Legal drafting and legislative research
- Finding creative solutions to complex problems
- Writing and editing
- Fluent in French, some Spanish
Affiliations
Phi Beta Kappa, American Bar Association, DC and PA bars, Bd of Directors, Jobs Have Priority, Washington, DC.
Languages
French
Spanish
Timeline
Counsel
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
08.2016 - 12.2025
Counsel
Federal Housing Finance Agency
08.2013 - 08.2016
Assistant Legislative Counsel
U.S. Senate Office of the Legislative Counsel
07.1990 - 08.2013
J.D. - Law
Georgetown University Law Center
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Pennsylvania State University