Hailey Rice
About Hailey Rice
Hailey Rice serves as the Chief Legal Officer and EVP Compliance at Canopy, bringing extensive experience in compliance and legal roles across various organizations. She has a strong background in consumer finance law and actively mentors young professionals in the fintech industry.
Work at Canopy Financial Technology Partners
Hailey Rice serves as the Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President of Compliance at Canopy Financial Technology Partners. She has held this position since 2021 and has been instrumental in developing compliance frameworks for emerging fintech products. Her role involves overseeing legal and compliance matters, ensuring that the organization adheres to regulatory standards within the financial technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Hailey Rice holds a Juris Doctor degree from The University of Connecticut School of Law, which she completed from 2010 to 2012. She also studied at New England School of Law, where she earned another Juris Doctor in 2009-2010. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton College Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in law and compliance, particularly in the fintech industry.
Background
Hailey Rice has a diverse professional background in legal and compliance roles. She began her career as an Accountant Relationship Manager at Automatic Data Processing, Inc. from 2008 to 2009. She then transitioned to various legal positions, including serving as Chief Legal Officer at Total Mortgage Services, LLC in 2021, and as General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Village Mortgage Company from 2015 to 2019. Her experience spans multiple sectors, including consumer finance and mortgage banking.
Achievements
Hailey Rice has received recognition for her contributions to consumer finance law from a national legal association. She has authored articles on fintech regulatory challenges in prominent legal journals and has served as a speaker at industry conferences focusing on regulatory compliance in consumer finance. Additionally, she mentors young professionals in the fintech industry through a structured mentorship program, demonstrating her commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders in the field.