19 Aug Press Release: Ovaile Law Group Announces Wendy Badger as Of Counsel
EDINA, MN – Edina-based firm Ovaile Law Group has announced Wendy Badger joined the firm as Of Counsel.
Wendy counsels clients on federal laws required by collection agencies to adhere, including the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (“FDCPA”) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), among others.
“Wendy is a national authority on credit and collection compliance, with 20 years in the industry,” said Ovaile Law Group Founder Tricia Ann-Olson Zachary. “Her knowledge and experience are valuable assets to both the law group and our clients.”
Wendy holds a Bachelor’s Degree (magna cum laude) in Political Science from the University of St. Thomas and a Juris Doctorate (cum laude) from Mitchell Hamline School of Law (formerly William Mitchell College of Law). She is also a certified Corporate Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) through the SCCE.
Wendy has received numerous awards, certifications, and designations throughout her career in compliance, including being named one of the Most Influential Collection Professionals and one of the 25 Most Influential Women in Collections by Collection Advisor magazine. She is a recipient of the ACA International Instructor of the Year Award, two Instructor Achievement Awards, the Scholar and Fellow designations, the Members’ Attorney Program designation and the James K. Erickson Continuous Service Award.