HANOVER, Md. — Compliance law firm Hudson Cook, LLP, recently announced another partner has joined its ranks in it Washington, D.C., office.

Tapped for the position is Joel Winston, who the company noted brings “over 35 years experience in all aspects of consumer finance law and public policy with special emphasis on privacy, identity theft, data security and credit reporting.”

Commenting on the hire, Hudson Cook chairman Tom Hudson said, “Joel’s extensive experience with consumer financial services regulation, privacy law and advertising law will be a great addition to our practice.

“His stellar reputation and depth of experience, along with his focus on finding innovative solutions that benefit our clients and their customers, is a great fit with the culture of our firm,” he added.

Highlighting Winston’s career in more detail, he worked at the FTC from 1976 to 2011.

He has held senior positions in the FTC’s Division of Advertising Practices, the Division of Financial Practices and the Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, a new unit he helped create.

As the director of the Division of Financial Practices, he was responsible for protecting consumers of financial products and services through law enforcement, rulemaking, policy development and public outreach, officials added.

Moreover, the company noted that Winston has been involved in the development of public policies, including several provisions of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. 

He also served as a member of the President’s Identity Theft Task Force and is a recipient of the 2008 Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive.   

Lastly, officials noted he is a Certified Information Privacy Professional, a credential issued by the International Association of Privacy Professionals, and a member of the American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers.