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Brian Lauer
Partner at Messick Lauer & Smith
Brian G. Lauer is the General Counsel for NACUSO (National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations) and a partner at the law firm Messick Lauer & Smith P.C. in Media, Pennsylvania.12 He assumed the role of NACUSO's General Counsel in 2021, following the retirement of Guy Messick at the end of 2020.13
Professional Background
Brian Lauer specializes in assisting credit unions and credit union service organizations (CUSOs) in several key areas:
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Collaborative efforts: He helps credit unions work effectively with other credit unions and third-party service providers to offer non-traditional products and services to their members.1
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Regulatory navigation: Lauer assists credit unions and CUSOs in navigating the complex regulatory environment affecting their daily operations.1
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CUSO formation: He has helped credit unions and innovators form hundreds of CUSOs, providing new and innovative products and services.2
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Liaison with regulatory agencies: Brian serves as a liaison with the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and other regulatory agencies for NACUSO.1
Expertise and Recognition
Lauer is recognized for his expertise in various areas of credit union operations, including:
- Investment services
- Insurance services
- Mortgage lending
- Business lending and loan participation
- Credit card and student lending
- Operational services such as compliance and marketing
- Information technology support
- Stored value and debit cards
- Peer-to-peer payments
- Payroll processing
- Technology development
- Disaster recovery and business continuation2
His extensive experience has led to speaking engagements at numerous conferences and seminars, as well as facilitating strategic planning sessions throughout the country.2
Education and Professional Affiliations
Brian Lauer received his Juris Doctorate from Temple University's Beasley School of Law, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Science, Technology and Environmental Law. He is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.2
