James Akin serves as America’s Credit Unions Head of Regulatory Advocacy and leads the association’s advocacy on regulatory developments from federal agencies, including the National Credit Union Administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Department of the Treasury. Akin’s team is responsible for championing the credit union industry in response to proposed regulations and information-gathering notices, advising on legislative changes, and serving as a liaisons between the industry and the executive agencies. Akin previously served in policy and engagement roles in the Federal Government including the White House and Department of Housing and Urban Development. He holds a J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law and a bachelor's degree in History from Fordham University.