HANOVER, Md. -

Hudson Cook announced the election of three attorneys to the partnership this week. The group includes Robert Gage, Lauren Hunt and Jennifer Sarvadi.

Gage helps the firm’s clients solve complex problems with practical advice on legal matters, risk management, and strategy. He focuses his practice on regulatory compliance matters related to automotive finance and privacy, and on transactional matters including inventory finance and other commercial lending activity. Gage is in the firm’s Ann Arbor, Mich., office.

Hunt assists national and state banks, savings associations, credit unions, mortgage bankers, other licensed lenders, and motor vehicle dealers in the development and maintenance of nationwide consumer mortgage and automobile finance programs.  She is in the firm’s Richmond, Va., office.

Sarvadi counsels businesses in the financial services industry on compliance with federal and state regulations and consumer protection laws.  She is an active member of the firm’s credit reporting and government investigations, examinations and enforcement practices, and represents clients in enforcement actions and litigation before federal and state agencies.

“Bob, Lauren and Jennifer are accomplished attorneys whose skill and expertise provide critical support for our clients,” Hudson Cook chairman Michael Benoit said. “We are thrilled to welcome them as our partners.”