OUR TEAM

Sepideh Rowland focuses on BSA/AML compliance.

 

She brings deep regulatory and operational knowledge of banking, money services business, virtual assets, and fintech from 25+ years of legal and compliance experience in developing and administering consumer and financial crimes compliance programs to exceed regulatory requirements and incorporate industry best practices. Sepideh has held leadership positions as chief compliance or BSA/AML and sanctions officer at several of the financial community’s most respected institutions, community banks, and money services businesses, and served as senior counsel with the American Bankers Association. Sepideh was the recipient of the 2023 American Bankers Association’s Distinguished Service Award for Financial Crimes in recognition of her career and contributions to the banking industry.

 

Sepideh received a J.D. from Michigan State University School of Law and a B.A. from George Washington University. She holds certifications in AML and fraud from the American Bankers Association and the Independent Community Bankers of America and is a member of the Michigan and DC Bars. Sepideh also serves as an Independent Director for Battle Financial.