About Edward
Ed O’Keefe: Experienced Financial Institutions Lawyer in Charlotte, NC
Ed O’Keefe is a distinguished financial institutions lawyer based in Charlotte, North Carolina. With over three decades of experience, Ed specializes in advising and representing financial institutions across various critical areas including investigations, litigation, regulatory compliance, governance, cybersecurity, compensation, and risk management.
Practice Areas
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Banking and Finance Law
Affiliations
- Firms: Moore & Van Allen PLLC
- Recognized since 2021 in Best Attorney USA
Education & Credentials
- Universities: Fordham University (J.D., 1985)
- Bar Admissions: North Carolina, United States (Admitted to Practice Law in 1990)
Ed O’Keefe has advised and represented numerous financial institutions throughout his career. He served as the former Global General Counsel for Bank of America Corporation, overseeing compliance, technology, human resources, and operations functions. His comprehensive experience spans all aspects of investigations, litigation, regulatory compliance, governance, cybersecurity, compensation, and risk management.
Throughout his tenure at Bank of America, Ed spearheaded several significant initiatives, including the creation of the Real Time Payments system as part of the Clearing House Association. He has been instrumental in representing financial institutions before various regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Congress, UK financial regulators, and multiple state attorneys general.
Awards
- Recognized: Administrative / Regulatory Law, 2021
- Recognized: Banking and Finance Law, 2021
Ed O’Keefe is a recognized leader in the legal community. He has served on advisory boards for organizations such as the Thomson Reuters Legal Executive Advisory Board, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy Center, and has been involved with various national and state-level initiatives.
Professional Philosophy
O’Keefe believes in fostering strong relationships between inside and outside counsel to ensure effective legal engagement. He is committed to staying abreast of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, continuously contributing to the industry’s dialogue on regulatory compliance and cybersecurity issues through his speaking engagements and publications.
Additional Information
Languages: English (Native)
