MITCHELL PLAVE
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Experienced banking law expert with extensive regulatory experience at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Specializes in statutory interpretation, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal analysis. Proven leader in complex rulemakings and legal advisories, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Counsel, Bank Advisory
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, DC
11.1998 - 01.2026
- Led teams in implementing federal banking laws, ensuring compliance and effective policy execution.
- Served as lead of the administrative law practice group. Advised on administrative law issues, reducing litigation risk and influencing strategic policy.
- Served as lead attorney on regulations relating to appraisals, receiverships for uninsured trust banks, and bank assessments.
- Served as the OCC representative to the Administrative Conference of the United States.
Special Assistant to the Deputy Chief Counsels
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, DC
02.2010 - 03.2012
- Facilitated key communications among legal department leaders to advance management priorities.
- Drafted memoranda and executive communications on administrative law and proposed legislation to inform decision-making.
- Organized staffing reviews, promotions, CLE events, and management meetings to streamline departmental operations.
Counsel, Supervision and Legislation Section
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Washington, DC
02.1997 - 10.1998
- Served as subject matter expert on sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act.
- Advised on regulations and interpretative questions regarding deposit insurance coverage and proposed legislation on deposit insurance.
- Reviewed applications from mutual associations for conversion to stock ownership and presented recommendations to the FDIC Board.
Counsel, Appellate Litigation Section
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Washington, DC
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Drafted appellate briefs on complex bank regulatory matters.
- Presented oral argument in the federal appellate courts.
Senior Attorney, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs Section
Resolution Trust Corporation
Washington, DC
04.1991 - 12.1994
- Drafted amendments to legislation and represented OCC in mark-up hearings, influencing legislative outcomes.
- Contributed to legislative team by analyzing pending legislation, shaping advocacy strategies.
- Prepared legal memoranda and legislative analysis on RTC receivership under federal law, informing policy decisions.
Associate
Crowell & Moring
Washington, USA
10.1988 - 03.1991
- Prepared Hart-Scott-Rodino merger filings to ensure regulatory compliance and facilitate merger processes.
- Prepared analyses for Federal investigations of government contractors, aiding compliance and legal defense.
- Drafted pleadings in antitrust and government contracts cases to support legal strategies.
Associate
Verner, Liipfert, Bernhard, McPherson & Hand
Washington, USA
07.1987 - 09.1988
- Drafted pleadings for antitrust and communications law cases to support legal strategy.
- Researched case law and gathered relevant evidence for ongoing cases.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing legal documents and case files.
- Coordinated schedules and managed appointments for legal teams.
Law Clerk to Judge Philip Nichols, Jr.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Washington, DC
06.1986 - 06.1987
- Drafted opinions in cases relating to government contracts, patents, and trademarks.
- Researched case law and legal precedents to inform approaches to cases on the docket.
- Drafted legal memoranda and briefs in advance of oral argument.
Education
J.D. -
The American University
Washington, D.C.01-1986
B.A. - Political Science
Wesleyan University
Middletown, Connecticut05-1983
Skills
- Strong analytical ability
- Clear and effective writing
- Policy development
- Regulatory advisories
- Strategic thinking
- Team leadership and collaboration
Professional Memberships
- The Bar of the District of Columbia, 1986-Present
- American Bar Association, 1986-Present
Timeline
Special Assistant to the Deputy Chief Counsels
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
02.2010 - 03.2012
Special Counsel, Bank Advisory
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
11.1998 - 01.2026
Counsel, Supervision and Legislation Section
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
02.1997 - 10.1998
Counsel, Appellate Litigation Section
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
01.1995 - 01.1997
Senior Attorney, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs Section
Resolution Trust Corporation
04.1991 - 12.1994
Associate
Crowell & Moring
10.1988 - 03.1991
Associate
Verner, Liipfert, Bernhard, McPherson & Hand
07.1987 - 09.1988
Law Clerk to Judge Philip Nichols, Jr.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
06.1986 - 06.1987
J.D. -
The American University
B.A. - Political Science
Wesleyan University