Mary Louise Preis, Esquire is currently engaged in the private mediation and arbitration of civil disputes as well as the facilitation of the resolution of corporate and public policy issues. M’s Preis brings broad experience in both corporate and government service and with a high level of expertise in federal and state financial regulatory matters and risk management to these endeavors. She is widely acknowledged for her leadership capabilities working with diverse audiences including government officials, constituents, community stakeholders, and business leaders. She has an extensive background in law and has been elected and appointed to public service roles for over twenty years. She is recognized for superior business judgment, financial acumen, initiating organization-wide innovation, and a proven track record of success as a negotiator and mediator who champions long-term sustainable solutions through collaborative efforts. Ms. Preis balances strategic direction with effective execution while maintaining the highest degree of professional integrity and personal excellence which she will bring to the resolution of business disputes for clients.
Mary Louise Preis’s background and experience as a former Citigroup General Counsel of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs for the Consumer Finance North America, a member of the Board of Directors of Citicorp Trust Bank and as Chair of the Board of Citigroup Trust Bank-Delaware uniquely qualifies her to facilitate the resolution of both internal and external disputes involving corporate, governmental and community organizations regionally and nationwide.
Add to this M’s Preis’s experience as Maryland’s Commissioner of Financial Regulation for five years and you have an experienced, knowledgeable Neutral capable of mediating, arbitrating and neutrally evaluating the most complex corporate banking and financial issues, cases and controversies presented.
Finally completing Mary Louise Preis’s qualifications by noting her private law practice where she specialized in corporate and real estate transactions and family law matters and you have a wealth of knowledge and talent which can be brought to the table to aid in the resolution of your family or business disputes.
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Oversaw grant process for $2.3 Million annually through Citigroup Foundation and Citigroup business units.
Provided legal support with a staff of 6 attorneys and 10 professionals to four consumer finance companies, including one thrift subsidiary, in areas of regulatory compliance and supervision.
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Commissioner Financial Regulation Oversaw regulatory policy and execution of regulations for 81 state-chartered banks and credit unions and supervised over 5000 mortgage lenders and other financial service licensees. Managed a $4.5 Million budget and a staff of 76 bank and mortgage examiners as well as the licensing and consumer complaint staff.
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Delegate representing Harford County
House Appropriations Committee, 1997-1998 |
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Attorney
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Assistant Attorney General
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Director of Development |
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Maryland Courts
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U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland | ||||||||||
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals | ||||||||||
EDUCATION: | ||||||||||
Mediation Training, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 1993 | ||||||||||
Leadership Program, Greater Baltimore Committee 1988 | ||||||||||
J.D., with honor, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 1983 | ||||||||||
M.S., with distinction, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 1967 Georgetown University Scholar Woodrow Wilson Fellow |
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Diplome, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France 1965 | ||||||||||
B.A., cum laude, Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO 1963 | ||||||||||
AWARDS & RECOGNITION |
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Hopkins Lifetime Service Award 2008
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Distinguished Women Award, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland 2008 | ||||||||||
Clementine Peterson Volunteer Award, United Way of Central Maryland 2002 | ||||||||||
“Circle of Excellence,” Top 100 Women in Maryland, Daily Record 1998, 2000 & 2002 | ||||||||||
Outstanding Service Award, Maryland Bar Association 1995 | ||||||||||
Volunteer of the Year, Maryland Volunteer Network 1994 | ||||||||||
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: | ||||||||||
Member, Maryland Racing Commission, Gubernatorial Appointee 2008-2016
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Secretary, Board of Directors, Women Legislators of Maryland Foundation 2006-2011 | ||||||||||
Member, Wrangles Law Club 2003-2015 | ||||||||||
Elected Member, Board of Directors, National Conference of State Bank Supervisors 2001-2003 | ||||||||||
Executive Committee, Maryland Coalition for Financial Literacy 1998-Present | ||||||||||
Member, Commission on the Future of Maryland Courts 1996-1998 | ||||||||||
Member, Maryland Bar Association Editorial Advisory Board 1987-2008 | ||||||||||
Founding Member, Board of Directors, Bank of Maryland, 1985-1990 | ||||||||||
Member, Maryland Bar Association 1984-Present | ||||||||||
COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS: | ||||||||||
Member, Board of Directors, Mercy Health Services, Inc., Baltimore, MD 2008 – Present
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Member Board of Directors Catholic Charities of Maryland 2014 – Present
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Member Executive Committee of Maryland Hospital Association 2016 – Present
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Member, Board of Trustees, College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Baltimore MD 2002-2009 Member, Finance & Audit Committee, 2002-2005 |
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Member, Board of Directors, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, Baltimore, MD 2001-2004 Chair, Finance & Investment Committee, 2003-2004 Member, Finance & Investment Committee, 2003-2007 |
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Member, Board of Trustees, Harford Community College, Bel Air, MD 1978-1988 Board Chair, 1984-1986 |