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Today marks 15th anniversary for ESIGN Act

Tuesday, June 30, 2015 — 18:46:36 (EDT)

Washington, June 30, 2015 --

WHAT: Today is the 15th anniversary of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act. On June 30, 2000, ESIGN was enacted into law and forever changed how businesses are able to transact.

The Electronic Signature and Records Association (ESRA), which provides a neutral forum for companies across various industries to unite in the promotion of electronic signatures and records, is celebrating this anniversary, and three ESRA board members responsible for advocating ESIGN 15 years ago are available to discuss the monumental decision.

In addition to the history of ESIGN, they can touch on the impact e-signatures have on the world of financial services and the advocacy that continues to promote further adoption within as well as outside of the financial services industry.

WHO:

• Margo Tank, Partner, BuckleySandler LLP; Counsel, The Electronic Signature and Records Assocation (ESRA)

  Ms. Tank advises financial services institutions and technology companies on structuring online and mobile financial services product offerings in compliance with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), and other state and federal laws governing electronic financial services transactions, electronic chattel paper, mobile payments and mobile wallets, prepaid access and virtual payment methods, and laws related to privacy and data security, money transmission, and unfair or deceptive acts and practices.

• David Whitaker, Counsel, BuckleySandler LLP; Counsel, The Electronic Signature and Records Assocation (ESRA)

  Mr. Whitaker advises financial services companies in transactional, legal and regulatory matters. Mr. Whitaker also assists companies in their efforts to structure and implement platforms and processes that conform to the requirements of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN), the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), other applicable state and federal laws, and various industry standards.

• Jerry Buckley, Partner, BuckleySandler LLP; Counsel, The Electronic Signature and Records Assocation (ESRA)

  BuckleySandler LLP has one of the largest and most experienced groups of financial services attorneys in the country serving clients that include banks, mortgage companies, credit card issuers, insurance companies, broker dealers, investment banks and private equity investors. Mr. Buckley assists these clients with strategic counsel and advice on business formations and acquisitions, risk management, and enforcement matters involving federal and state regulators.

About ESRA

The Electronic Signature and Records Association (ESRA) is the premier trade association representing electronic signature and records industry adopters and providers. Founded in 2006, the organization’s primary mission is to educate its members and the public on legal, public policy, regulatory and operational issues in relation to the use of electronic signatures and records across various industries. For more information, visit www.esignrecords.org .

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