Power 30: AI in Auto Finance: The Q4 2026 Reset. What Changed, What Matters, and What Comes Next

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

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Open to Members and Non-Members

AI is advancing more rapidly than legal and regulatory frameworks can keep up. This Power 30 will deliver a concise update on the most significant developments that matter to auto finance companies as 2026 ends. Topics include the evolving federal stance on AI, new state regulations, advances in generative and agentic AI, and AI’s increasing role in credit, servicing, collections, fraud prevention, and customer engagement. Participants will gain a practical overview of recent changes, ongoing risks, and strategic considerations for 2027.

Compliance Professionals Earn .5 NAF Recertification Credits

Featured Speakers:

Meg Nicholls and Mark Metrey

Meg Nicholls came to Hudson Cook after having served in a variety of in-house legal and compliance roles, including as a chief compliance officer for a consumer reporting agency that specializes in helping companies fight fraud. Meg's in-house roles have focused on the appropriate and responsible use and sharing of consumer information, making her uniquely positioned to assist our consumer financial services industry clients with their data questions. And, with her unique grasp of how fraud affects the consumer financial services industry, Meg values the opportunity to work collaboratively with her clients to address trending fraud and identity theft issues.

Mark Metrey helps financial services companies navigate regulatory scrutiny, compliance challenges, and consumer disputes, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence, data privacy, and consumer financial protection laws. As an associate in our Washington, DC office, he is a key member of the firm's data privacy and security, automotive finance, and government enforcement practices.

Mark advises clients on privacy compliance, AI governance, and financial services regulations, ensuring adherence to laws such as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, California Consumer Privacy Act, and other state AI, data privacy, and consumer protection laws. He also represents clients before federal and state agencies, including the FTC, CFPB, and state attorneys general, providing strategic counsel on enforcement actions, regulatory compliance, and litigation matters.