Travis Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael J. Levy in the new role of General Counsel.
Levy has been a practicing attorney for nearly 30 years, amassing a diverse and successful portfolio of litigation experience in a variety of disciplines, both in the public and private sector, and in some of the most complex legal fields including administrative, business, environmental, and constitutional law. His appointment as general counsel of TCU took effect late in 2020.
Levy is the principal legal officer, working closely with the executive leadership team and providing leadership in all matters with legal implications, including supervision of all litigation, guidance on regulatory compliance and bringing a legal perspective to TCU’s strategic vision.
“We are delighted to have Michael on board as our new general counsel,” said Barry Nelson, president and CEO of Travis Credit Union. “Michael is a strong leader in the legal community who has a proven heart for service. His track record of dedication to ethics and giving back to his community aligns perfectly with our philosophy of ‘people helping people.’ He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to TCU.”
Levy’s experience includes virtually all aspects of government law, including regulatory oversight, compliance and 15 years as deputy or general counsel for four state agencies, most recently at the California Department of Insurance. He is an active volunteer in the legal and local community, having served two terms as a Supreme Court appointee on the State Bar Trustees Nominating Committee, Chair of the Amicus Committee of the California Access to Justice Commission, president of the Sacramento County Bar Association, Appellate Mediator for the Third District Court of Appeal, multiple commissions for the City of Davis, and volunteer for his daughters’ schools, among many other roles.
His penchant for giving back to the community and striving to make our society better makes him a powerful ally for TCU’s Awesome Cause, which is to change lives and lift communities through financial wellness.
Levy is recently published, having joined the author team for the 2020 Rutter Group publication of California Practice Guide: Administrative Law. He earned an LL.M. (cum laude) in natural resources and environmental law from Northwestern School of Law, Lewis & Clark College (1998), a J.D. from the University of San Diego (1991), and an A.B. from U.C. Davis (1988).
Michael J. Levy