Anjum Unwala

Anjum Unwala is a legal professional currently serving as Counsel/Manager for Card at Capital One, a position she has held since April 2020. In her role, she provides legal advice to the Customer Advocacy Office, focusing on escalated consumer complaints, attorney prelitigation demands, and inquiries from regulatory entities at both state and federal levels.1 Additionally, she leads initiatives related to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) complaints and engages in various special projects within the company.

Professional Background:

Before joining Capital One, Unwala was an associate at Hogan Lovells in both their New York and Washington D.C. offices. Her work there concentrated on government investigations, while she also maintained an active pro bono practice that included representing asylum seekers and victims of domestic violence.12 She played a significant role in leading the Asian American Affinity group at Hogan Lovells, which aimed to support attorneys of color through mentoring and programming initiatives.1

Community Engagement:

Unwala is also involved in community service, having advised a DACA recipient on immigration matters and supported projects on racial justice through her work with the ACLU-Louisiana.1 She is a member of the Legal Diversity and Inclusion Committee at Capital One, reflecting her commitment to promoting diversity within the legal profession.13

Recent Career Developments:

As of 2023, Unwala has transitioned to a Senior Counsel and Vice President position at TD Bank Group, indicating her continued advancement in the legal field following her tenure at Capital One.24