Nader S. Raja

Nader complements his white-collar defense and investigations work with a regulatory advice practice in which he helps clients navigate complex regulatory requirements applicable to their businesses, working to ensure that their compliance efforts are effective and robust. He works closely with his clients on the implementation of corporate compliance programs and the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, training programs, and other internal controls designed to strengthen regulatory compliance and to prevent, deter, and detect improper conduct. Clients frequently rely on him for practical compliance advice, assistance implementing and conducting risk assessments, and designing strategies that can minimize the risk of enforcement action.

In addition to his work on behalf of firm clients, Nader is actively involved in the community and maintains an active pro bono practice in which he strives to perform at least 50 hours of pro bono services annually.   For his service on firm’s housing rights project, Nader received the firm’s Sally & Bill Van Allen Public Service Award in 2019.  Nader has also been recognized for his accomplishments by various national publications, including Best Lawyers in America, Law360, and North Carolina Super Lawyers.

• Represented a major U.S. financial institution in the investigation by and settlement with the DOJ and CFTC of market manipulation in the precious metals market
• Represented a national bank in a multi-year investigation by the CFTC and a state attorney’s office regarding alleged manipulation of the U.S. Dollar International Swaps and Derivatives Association Fix (USD ISDAFIX), a then-leading global benchmark for interest rate swap transactions
• Represented a global financial institution in a DOJ investigation and a parallel state investigation into price-fixing in fixed income markets

Civil Litigation and Arbitration

• Representing a national bank in a putative class action challenging exchange rates applied to foreign currency transactions
• Won dismissal of all claims against a major bank in a whistleblower suit alleging violations of the False Claims Act in connection with mortgage lending activities
• Secured dismissal of all claims in a putative class action alleging securities law violations in connection with a proposed merger
• Won dismissal of contract and tort claims on behalf of a major bank in an action by a Brazilian aircraft operator and its owners alleging fraud in connection with the Brazilian tax-advantaged financing of an aircraft lease transaction
• Represented a major broker-dealer in a private arbitration brought by a former ultra-high net worth customer seeking over $100 million in damages based on allegations of unauthorized trading, unsuitable transactions, churning, and excessive mark-ups
• Substantial experience defending lender liability and mortgage servicing claims involving allegations of predatory lending, fraud, wrongful foreclosure, and state and federal consumer protection statutes, including the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)

Advice and Counseling

• Provide counsel on remedial measures and compliance undertakings in connection with consent orders by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB)
• Advised a major financial institution on its compliance remediation and reporting obligations under a non-prosecution agreement with the DOJ’s Fraud Section
• Counseled a major financial institution on the implementation of a conduct risk management program