The American Financial Services Association (AFSA) has announced the appointment of Philip Bohi as General Counsel. In this role, Bohi will lead the association's legal and regulatory initiatives and contribute to its advocacy strategy.
According to a press release published by AFSA, Bohi brings "an extensive background in financial services law, regulatory compliance, and consumer credit policy." AFSA President and CEO Celia Winslow praised his appointment, stating, "Philip’s legal, regulatory, and compliance work on behalf of AFSA and its Members has served our association and our industry well for almost a decade," adding that his experience is "instrumental in advancing AFSA’s mission to promote responsible and accessible consumer credit."
Before joining AFSA, Bohi served in senior in-house counsel roles at Toyota Motor Credit Corporation and Fannie Mae. His background also includes private practice at McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC, and Lotstein Buckman, LLP. According to Marketscreener, Bohi's legal trajectory has positioned him as a strong leader in financial regulatory affairs.
AFSA's appointment of Bohi aligns with its long-term mission to strengthen legal strategy and advocacy for the consumer credit industry. In his remarks within the AFSA release, Bohi said he looks forward to more involvement in advocacy and public policy efforts to ensure members can focus on providing credit opportunities to American consumers. The association continues to emphasize the importance of legal continuity in a changing credit landscape.
Founded in 1916, the American Financial Services Association is the leading U.S. trade association representing the consumer credit industry. According to its official website, AFSA members include providers of vehicle financing, installment loans, mortgages, and credit cards but exclude payday and vehicle title lenders. The organization provides advocacy, legal resources, educational programs, and compliance tools to promote access to safe and ethical credit services across the United States.