Partner at Wiley Rein LLP
Antonio represents financial services companies and other major corporations, as well as their officers and directors, in a variety of civil and criminal enforcement matters before federal and state agencies. He has advised clients in matters involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Board, and state attorneys general.
In addition, he has represented clients in responding to investigations and other inquiries by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the United States Attorneys’ Offices (USAO), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and matters before investigative arms of intergovernmental organizations, including the World Bank Group’s Integrity Vice Presidency and the Asian Development Bank’s Office of Anticorruption and Integrity. He also has handled complex civil litigation in federal district court and in federal courts of appeals.
Mr. Reynolds has been recognized by Legal 500 as a leading lawyer in Cyber Law (Data Protection and Privacy).
Wiley Rein LLP
Washington | Batimore, District of Columbia
Buckley Sandler LLP
District of Columbia
Antonio Reynolds represents financial services companies and other major corporations, as well as their officers and directors, in a variety of civil and criminal enforcement matters before federal and state agencies. He has advised clients in matters involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and state attorneys general.
Located in the Washington, DC office of Buckley Sandler LLP, he is Partner in the firm’s White Collar; Enforcement Actions & Investigations; and State Attorneys General practices, with a particular emphasis on consumer finance matters. In addition, he has represented clients in responding to investigations and other inquiries by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the United States Attorney’s Offices (USAO), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and matters before investigative arms of intergovernmental organizations, including the World Bank Group’s Integrity Vice Presidency and the Asian Development Bank’s Office of Anticorruption and Integrity. He also has handled complex civil litigation in federal district court and in federal courts of appeals.
Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Reynolds served as a law clerk to the Honorable Margaret B. Seymour in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. Mr. Reynolds received his J.D. from Harvard University and his B.A. from Duke University
Buckley Sandler LLP
Washington, District of Columbia
U.S. Attorney’s Office
(appointed)District of Columbia
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Washington | Batimore, District of Columbia
U.S. District Court
(appointed)South Carolina
Served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Margaret B. Seymour, researching and drafting opinions, orders, and bench memoranda.
AFLAC
May 2025
Counsels clients on the critical legal, regulatory, and policy issues associated with new financial technologies, including online lending, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cryptocurrencies, payments technologies, and financial account aggregators. Conducts internal investigations and other assessments relating to a range of corporate governance and enterprise risk matters. Advises fintech companies on a wide range of bank regulatory matters and assists clients with examination readiness and responses. Represents financial services companies in connection with Civil Investigative Demands and subpoenas from federal and state financial regulators and agencies, including settlement and litigation. Advises clients on data governance best practices, cybersecurity standards, and consumer privacy requirements under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, HIPAA, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and state privacy laws.
The Legal 500 US
February 2021
Recognized by The Legal 500 US in Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense (2020-2021) and Cyber Law: Data Protection and Privacy (2018-2019)
January 2014
Law360
December 2024
LinkWiley.law
December 2024
On December 3, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM or Proposed Rule) that proposes to significantly expand the scope of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to cover a range of consumer data sharing practices and companies.
Wiley.law
October 2024
On October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) announced its adoption of a final “click-to-cancel” Rule that regulates both sign-up and cancellation processes for subscriptions or other recurring charges.
Law360
August 2024
LinkWiley.law
May 2024
On May 16, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Association of America, Ltd. In an opinion by Justice Thomas, the Court held, 7-2, that Congress may allow the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to draw money from the Federal Reserve System consistent with the Constitution’s Appropriations Clause. The ruling upholds the CFPB’s funding structure and suggests that other government entities with permanent funding structures are here to stay.
ETA — Arlington, VA
October 2024
LinkWiley.law — Wiley Webinar
June 2024
With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) increased scrutiny of non-bank financial firms, understanding the CFPB’s examination process has become critical for supervised entities. Join us as we discuss the typical CFPB supervisory examination process, possible outcomes, and the legal risks of such examinations.
Third Annual FCBA Women’s Summit Series Session II — Washington, DC
April 2022
LinkWiley — Online Webinar
February 2022
LinkNational Association of Black Compliance & Risk Management Professionals, Inc. (NABCRMP) Annual Summit — Virtual Event
October 2021
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