Richard Cordray (Consumer Protection)

Richard Cordray is an American attorney and public official known for his role in consumer protection. He served as the first director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), an agency created after the 2008 financial crisis to oversee financial products and protect consumers from unfair practices. Under his leadership, the CFPB focused on enforcing regulations related to mortgages, credit cards, and other financial services, helping to ensure transparency and fairness. Cordray's work aimed to empower consumers and hold financial institutions accountable, advocating for policies that promote fair treatment in the marketplace.