Presenter: Elizabeth Fast, JD & CPA, Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP
Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm Central

Focus:
It is essential that notaries understand their duties and responsibilities.  Individuals assume personal liability when serving as a notary, but their employer can also be held liable.  In the banking industry, notaries are required for many transactions.  However, there are times when notaries feel uncomfortable with their role and/or the transaction.  This program will teach notaries how to understand and correctly execute their duties and responsibilities, with a focus on important industry matters.

What You Will Learn

• Duties and responsibilities of a notary
• Most common errors made by a notary
• A notary’s personal liability
• Potential liability for your credit union as the notary’s employer
• Reference to your state’s specific rules

Who Should Sign Up?
This informative session will be beneficial for all notaries and their managers.

About the Presenter:
Elizabeth Fast, Esq. is a partner with Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP where she specializes in the representation of financial institutions.  Elizabeth is the head of the firm’s training division.  She received her law degree from the University of Kansas and her undergraduate degree from Pittsburg State University.  In addition, she has a Master of Business Administration degree and she is a Certified Public Accountant.  Before joining Spencer Fane, she was General Counsel, Senior Vice President, and Corporate Secretary of a $9 billion bank with more than 130 branches, where she managed all legal, regulatory, and compliance functions.  She is a member of the Missouri State Banking Board by appointment of the Governor.