Cara Cotter
About Cara Cotter
Cara Cotter serves as Compliance Counsel at PRA Group, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in law and compliance, she previously held positions at PRA Group and Wilson & McIntyre, PLLC, and has experience advising on consumer protection and regulatory compliance.
Current Role as Compliance Counsel
Currently, Cara Cotter serves as Compliance Counsel at PRA Group (Nasdaq: PRAA), a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she manages a team focused on ensuring compliance with licensing and registration requirements across various jurisdictions. Cotter advises executive management on compliance issues that pertain to consumer protection, debt purchases, consumer privacy, and bankruptcy. Her expertise in these areas supports the company's adherence to regulatory standards.
Previous Experience at PRA Group
Cara Cotter previously worked at PRA Group as Associate Compliance Counsel from 2016 to 2019. During her three years in this role, she contributed to the company's compliance initiatives and helped guide business units on adhering to consumer protection statutes and regulations. Her experience at PRA Group laid the foundation for her current responsibilities as Compliance Counsel.
Legal Career Background
Before her tenure at PRA Group, Cara Cotter worked as an Associate at Wilson & McIntyre, PLLC from 2012 to 2016. In this role, she gained valuable experience in the legal field. Additionally, she served as a Law Clerk at the Supreme Court of Virginia from 2010 to 2012, where she further developed her legal skills and understanding of the judicial process.
Education and Qualifications
Cara Cotter earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Georgetown University Law Center, completing her studies from 2007 to 2010. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and Government from William & Mary, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in compliance and legal matters.