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Freddie Mac names Matthew Abrusci general counsel


Freddie Mac on Monday announced that Matthew D. Abrusci has joined the company as EVP, general counsel and corporate secretary. Abrusci brings more than three decades of financial services experience spanning banking, capital markets and securities law.

“Matthew Abrusci brings deep experience across the legal spectrum, and I have no doubt he will quickly become a valued member of Freddie Mac’s executive team,” said Mike Hutchins, president and interim CEO of Freddie Mac.

Abrusci’s background spans top legal positions across the financial services sector, underscoring his value as Freddie Mac takes steps to become more efficient, effective and financially sound. He joins the company from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Americas, where he served as General Counsel. MUFG offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, consumer finance, asset management, leasing, and others. Previously, he held senior legal positions at the Royal Bank of Canada, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, and Merrill Lynch, & Co., Inc.

Abrusci received a bachelor’s degree and his juris doctorate from St. John’s University.

Panel discusses ‘Nuts & Bolts of the Americans with Disabilities Act’



The Eastern District of Michigan Bar Association’s Diversity Committee and Employment & Labor Committee will present “Nuts & Bolts of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)” on Wednesday, October 22, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Detroit Room at the Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse, 231 West Lafayette in Detroit.

The event will cover Title I (employment), Title II (state and local governments), and Title III (public accommodations). Through lectures and a panel discussion, the seminar will delve into topics such as how to provide a reasonable accommodation, the interplay between the ADA and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the basics of engaging in the interactive process, and the responsibility of entities to provide reasonable modifications.

Speaking at the seminar will be 

• Haba Yono, Honigman

• Michelle Crockett, Honigman

• U.S. District Court Judge Susan DeClercq, Eastern District of Michigan

• Adam Winn, Fieger Law

• Elizabeth Marzotto Taylor, Deborah Gordon Law

• Rebecca Seguin-Skrabucha, Bodman

A reception will follow the seminar.  Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.

The seminar is free to EDMBA members and costs $20 for non-members.  To register, visit https://edmibar.org and click on “events.”

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