A Special Production of
nmp
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MortgageBanker
Podcast Premiere · May 26, 2026

AI Governance
Podcast

How mortgage executives can adopt AI with confidence — the tools, technology, and legal frameworks that make it defensible.

Host
Brody Gapp LLP
Featuring
Friday Harbor
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Date
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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Time
9:00 AM Eastern
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Format
Podcast · Free to Watch
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Where
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Brody Gapp LLP

A national mortgage banking law firm founded in 2025, serving IMBs, credit unions, depositories, and brokers on compliance, litigation, and regulatory matters. In 2026, the firm launched a dedicated AI Governance Audit Practice and is publishing The Mortgage Bankers AI Governance Guide in Q3 2026.

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Friday Harbor

An AI-powered mortgage origination platform founded in 2024, headquartered in Seattle. Backed by the Allen Institute for AI, Friday Harbor analyzes borrower documents, appraisals, and product guidelines in real time. Named to HousingWire's 2026 Tech100 Mortgage list and the first mortgage technology provider to receive an AI governance compliance attestation from Brody Gapp LLP.

Media Partners
National Mortgage ProfessionalMortgageBanker

National Mortgage Professional and MortgageBanker are the mortgage industry's leading trade publications, serving originators, executives, and compliance professionals nationwide.

The Experts

Hosts & Guests

Host
James Brody
Host

James Brody

Managing Partner

Brody Gapp LLP

James Brody is a nationally recognized mortgage banking attorney and the founding partner of Brody Gapp LLP. He advises IMBs, credit unions, and depositories on regulatory compliance, AI governance, and litigation strategy. In 2026, he launched the firm's dedicated AI Governance Audit Practice.

Ronald Gapp
Host

Ronald Gapp

Partner

Brody Gapp LLP

Ronald Gapp is a partner at Brody Gapp LLP specializing in mortgage compliance, secondary market transactions, and regulatory risk management. He co-leads the firm's AI governance practice and works directly with lenders navigating GSE AI oversight requirements.

Featuring
Chris Simms
Featuring

Chris Simms

Chief Executive Officer

Friday Harbor

Chris Simms is the CEO of Friday Harbor, an AI-powered mortgage origination platform backed by the Allen Institute for AI. Friday Harbor was named to HousingWire's 2026 Tech100 Mortgage list and is the first mortgage technology provider to receive an AI governance compliance attestation from Brody Gapp LLP.

Theo Ellis
Featuring

Theo Ellis

Chief Operating Officer

Friday Harbor

Theo Ellis is the COO of Friday Harbor, overseeing operations and product delivery for the AI-powered origination platform. He brings deep experience in mortgage technology and operational scaling, and leads Friday Harbor's compliance and governance integration work.

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