William K. Black

William K. Black is an American lawyer, academic, and former bank regulator known for his expertise in financial regulation and white-collar crime. He served as a Deputy Chief Lawyer in the Office of Thrift Supervision during the savings and loan crisis in the 1980s, where he helped develop policies to combat fraud. Black is also a professor of law and economics, often discussing the causes and consequences of financial crises, advocating for stronger regulatory frameworks to prevent future economic collapses, and analyzing the role of fraud in the banking system. He is a prominent voice in financial reform discussions.