Craig Lawrence Hymowitz
Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell • Birmingham, AL
BankingFinancial InstitutionsFinancial ServicesGeneral PracticeInvestigations
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Contact
Email
Phone
(844) 918-4199
Address
2001 Park Place North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, US
Professional
About
**Craig Lawrence Hymowitz** 2001 Park Place North Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) XXX-XXXX chymowitz@lawfirm.com Craig Lawrence Hymowitz is a distinguished attorney specializing in financial institutions law, white-collar defense, and investigative compliance. With a robust background in regulatory matters, Craig has dedicated his career to advising clients in navigating complex legal landscapes, particularly within the financial services sector. As a former General Counsel of COR Clearing LLP, Craig played a pivotal role in steering the firm through significant compliance challenges, including a comprehensive remediation process following a FINRA penalty. His previous tenure as Associate General Counsel at Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc. equipped him with extensive experience in restructuring anti-money laundering policies and enhancing transaction monitoring systems. Craig's prior experience as a partner at Blank Rome LLP allowed him to hone his skills in litigation and white-collar defense. He co-founded and co-chaired the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering and Economic Sanctions working group, showcasing his commitment to addressing evolving compliance risks in these critical areas. His practice emphasizes proactive risk management, ensuring that clients are well-prepared for examinations and investigations by state and federal regulators. With a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory framework governing financial institutions, Craig is adept at representing clients during enforcement actions and facilitating negotiations with regulatory bodies. His approach to client service is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail, a strategic mindset, and a deep commitment to achieving favorable outcomes. Craig Hymowitz is dedicated to empowering his clients by providing clear guidance and effective solutions in the face of regulatory scrutiny.
About Banking Law
Banking attorneys advise financial institutions on regulatory compliance, transactions, and litigation. They help banks navigate complex financial regulations. Common matters include regulatory compliance, loan transactions, bank litigation, consumer finance.
Credentials
Education
1998 University of Pennsylvania Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1994 Cornell University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2016 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2008 Rising Star - Corporate Governance & Compliance, Super Lawyers 1992 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, The Fund for American Studies
Publications
2006 Philadelphia Inquirer Activist Judges, Not Will of the Majority, Are Redefining Rights 2005 Unknown New USA PATRIOT Act Regulation – Dealers in Precious Metals, Stones or Jewels Required to Establish Anti-Money Laundering Programs
Associations
2016 - Present Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist 2010 - Present Securities Indusstry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Compliance and Legal Society member 2001 - Present Federalist Society Financial Services & E-Commerce Practice Group Exec. Comm. 1995 - Present Federalist Society Member 2010 - 2015 Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Anti-Money Laundering Committee member
Speaking
2009 The Financial Services Crisis and Bailout The Financial Services Bailout: Cause, Effect and the Limits of Government Action 2008 Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s 14th Annual Business Lawyers’ Institute What You Need to Know about the U.S. Anti–Money Laundering and Economic Sanctions Law CLE 2004 Moneylaundering.com / Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists The ABCs of Hedge Funds and Other Investment Vehicles
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Updated: Aug 01, 2026