The Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation has announced that Linda J. Conti, Esq., of Augusta has assumed the role of superintendent of the Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection. Conti brings decades of experience in law and consumer protection, including 20 years leading the Maine Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division.
In her new role, Conti oversees 19 employees as they work to protect Maine citizens from unfair and deceptive practices concerning consumer loans, credit sales and debt collection. The bureau is a division of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, according to a news release from the department.
“During my service as attorney general, Linda and I worked together to stand up to those trying to exploit Maine people. I was pleased to nominate her to this critical role,” said Gov. Janet Mills.
“I look forward to drawing on my decades of experience working to protect Maine people from unfair and deceptive practices,” said Conti. “I thank Gov. Mills for nominating me to serve, and the Maine Senate for confirming me.”
Conti was appointed by Mills to serve as acting superintendent in February following the retirement of William Lund. In May, Mills nominated Conti to finish the remainder of Lund’s term, which expires in April 2026. Conti’s nomination earned a unanimous endorsement from the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services on May 25, and unanimous confirmation by the Maine Senate on May 30.
Conti joined the Office of the Maine Attorney General in May 1988 and served as chief of the AG’s Consumer Protection Division from 2002-22. She holds a bachelor of arts degree from Wellesley College and a juris doctorate from the University of Maine School of Law.
Conti has also served the people of Augusta as a city councilor since 2014.
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