Skylar Stoudt

Skylar Stoudt is an associate in the Business Trial Practice Group in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. 

Areas of Practice

Skylar Stoudt focuses her practice on high-stakes litigation, antitrust, and government investigations—both civil and criminal—for clients across various industries, including healthcare, finance, insurance, construction, data services, media, real estate, and distribution.

She guides clients through every phase of litigation, from risk assessment and discovery to trial and resolution, including preliminary investigations, pleadings, complex discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. Skylar is also experienced in managing parallel proceedings, responding to government inquiries, and working with cross-functional teams on fact development and strategy. She regularly handles internal investigations and compliance matters and has played a key role in shaping case strategies in matters with significant legal and reputational implications.

In addition to her litigation practice, Skylar is dedicated to giving back to her community through extensive pro bono work. Her contributions include matters concerning asylum, veteran benefits, and immigration issues. She regularly volunteers at a local clinic, where she offers legal assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Articles

Consumer Finance and Fintech Blog Posts

• "California Increases the Pressure on Alleged “Junk Fees”: New Law Targets ATM Charges," January 3, 2025
• "CFPB Imposes $95 Million Fine on Large Credit Union for Overdraft Fee Practices," November 8, 2024

• "Massachusetts AG Reaches Settlement with Loan Servicer Over Improper Debt Collection Practices," October 18, 2024

• "The CFPB Continues to Reshape Consumer Protection in the Digital Arena," September 13, 2024

• "Pennsylvania Amends Data Protection Requirements with Revised Breach Notification Act," July 19, 2024

• "DACA Recipient Accuses California Credit Union of ECOA Violations," May 17, 2024

• "CFPB and FTC Argue Consumer Reporting Companies Have an Obligation to Correct Errors in Joint Amicus Brief," April 5, 2024

• "Minnesota AG Bans Tribal Lender from Doing Business within the State," March 8, 2024

• "CFPB Settles Claims Against Operator of Training Program for Activities Arising out of Income Share Agreements," December 8, 2023

• "CFPB Files Action Against Fintech for Allegedly Violating Previous Order, Deceiving Customers, Withdrawing Funds Without Consent," November 17, 2023
• "FTC Settles with Fintech for $18M over Deceptive Cash Transfers and Difficult-to-Cancel Memberships," November 17, 2023
• "FTC, Florida Settle with Chargeback Mitigation Company for $150K," November 17, 2023
• "CFPB Report: Credit Card Companies Charged Consumers $130B in Interest and Fees," November 17, 2023
• "OCC Issues Bulletin on Risks Related to Venture Lending," November 9, 2023
• "California Court Denies DFPI’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against Fintech," November 9, 2023
• "CFPB Publishes New Report on State Community Reinvestment Laws," November 9, 2023
• "FTC and Wisconsin DOJ Agree to $1.1M Settlement with Auto Dealers over Unlawful Junk Fees and Discrimination Against American Indian Customers," November 3, 2023
• "Federal Jury: Trade Association and Real Estate Brokerages Conspired to Inflate Commissions, $1.8B in Damages to Plaintiffs," November 3, 2023

Privacy & Cybersecurity: Eye on Privacy Blog Posts

• "Impact of FTC Safeguard Rules Amendment on Breach Notification Timing," November 20, 2023