Ritchie brings nearly a decade of experience to the role.
03/11/2024 2:40 P.M.
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Pilgrim Christakis LLP, an ACA International member company based in Chicago, recently announced the promotion of Alan Ritchie to partner. Ritchie formerly served as an associate at the firm for five and a half years.
Ritchie joined Pilgrim Christakis after beginning his career at Severson & Werson, PC in Irvine, California. He has been representing the consumer financial services industry in courts and arbitrations around the country for nearly a decade, and regularly represents clients in complex matters involving consumer protection, data privacy and security, and commercial disputes.
His clients operate nationwide and include banks, credit card companies, financial technology companies, cryptocurrency exchanges, automotive and personal property finance companies, accounts receivable firms, and mortgage originators and servicers.
“Alan has demonstrated excellence, ingenuity and superior client service since the day he joined the firm,” said partner Katrina Christakis. “He combines exceptional advocacy skills with business acumen, achieving results across the board in the most cost-effective manner. We are thrilled to welcome Alan as a partner.”
“Our clients, who include some of the world’s most sophisticated financial institutions, require attorneys who understand the complexities of their businesses and the legal and regulatory environment they operate in,” said partner Jeff Pilgrim. “Alan is a superbly talented lawyer with keen industry insights that our clients value.”
Ritchie is a frequent presenter at legal and financial services conferences on litigation trends, emerging legal issues, and the impact of recent court decisions. He also has authored articles that have appeared in legal publications regarding consumer class actions, Article III standing, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Truth in Lending Act, and Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
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