Franca Harris Gutierrez

Banking and Finance Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Washington, District of Columbia

31+ years experience

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

Updated: Jan 24, 2026

Contact Information

202-663-6000

https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/people/franca-gutierrez

2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036

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Bio

Franca Harris Gutierrez brings 31 years of legal experience to Banking and Finance Law cases in District of Columbia. Franca Harris Gutierrez has spent over two decades developing effective approaches to Banking and Finance Law challenges. Harris Gutierrez works with Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP to deliver results for clients. Clients value Franca Harris Gutierrez's honest assessments and practical legal solutions. Franca Harris Gutierrez maintains open communication throughout the legal process, keeping clients informed. Licensed to practice in District of Columbia, Harris Gutierrez continues to serve the community with integrity.

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Banking and Finance Law
Recognized: Financial Services Regulation Law
Recognized: FinTech Practice
Selected as a leading Rainmaker in the November/December 2009 issue of Diversity & the Bar magazine, a publication of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association
Selected by her peers as a leading attorney in the 2013 and 2014 editions of Washington DC Super Lawyers
Named one of the "Top Lawyers" in Washington DC by Washingtonian magazine in 2013
Recognized in the 2012, 2013 and 2014 editions of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business for her work in financial services regulation

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012

Education

Columbia University, J.D., graduated 1994
Columbia University, MBA, graduated 1994

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Reviews

Melissa Garcia

2 months ago

A consummate professional in complex financial regulatory matters

Our company faced a daunting regulatory inquiry from federal banking authorities that threatened significant operational disruption. We were referred to Franca Harris Gutierrez at WilmerHale, and it was the best decision we could have made. From our first meeting, Franca’s deep, three-decade-long expertise in financial services regulation was immediately apparent. She possesses a rare dual perspective, seamlessly blending her legal acumen from Columbia Law with sharp business insight from her Columbia MBA. Franca and her team conducted a meticulous internal review, crafted a comprehensive and strategic response to the regulators, and navigated the negotiations with a masterful touch. Her recognition in Banking and Finance Law and FinTech wasn't just a credential on paper; it translated directly into a nuanced understanding of our specific challenges within the evolving digital finance landscape. The outcome was not merely favorable—it was transformative, allowing us to strengthen our compliance framework without crippling penalties. Franca is more than an attorney; she is a strategic partner who commands respect in the room and delivers exceptional results. Her professionalism, clarity, and unwavering dedication are truly outstanding.