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01/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/21/2026 12:21
Erickson, Ruff, and Wenner to Present During Minnesota Bankers Association Member Appreciation Week
Taft fintech partners Sean Ruff and Bobby Wenner, along with finance partner Jamie Erickson, will present during the Minnesota Bankers Association's Member Appreciation Week. The presenters will provide in-depth insights to association members as they address complex topics impacting the banking industry.
On Jan. 26, Ruff and Wenner will present on the evolving landscape of stablecoins. On Jan. 27, Erickson will present on commercial real estate lending.
The Minnesota Bankers Association serves as the leading advocate for Minnesota bankers, representing 95% of the state's chartered banks and savings and loan institutions since 1889. Learn more here.
Ruff and Wenner are partners in Taft's fintech practice, where they advise financial institutions and fintech companies on regulatory, transactional, and strategic matters. Their work includes guiding clients across federal and state regulatory frameworks, with a particular focus on blockchain, tokenization, digital assets, and cryptocurrencies, as well as supporting product development, regulatory licensure, and the growth and scaling of innovative financial services offerings.
Erickson is a partner in the firm's finance practice and focuses her practice on commercial real estate finance, including construction loans (senior and mezzanine), ground lease financing, bridge and permanent real estate loan financings, and agricultural lending. Her matters involve commercial real estate located all over the country, including hotels, condominiums, multi-family, mixed-use, health care facilities, and sports facilities.
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