Diana Ramos

About Diana
Diana Ramos focuses her practice on the financial services industry, with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and operational efficiency. She provides strategic counsel to banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions on navigating complex regulatory frameworks, ensuring adherence to industry standards, and optimizing internal operations. Diana also has significant experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, helping manage risk, streamline transactions, and achieve successful integration. Her comprehensive understanding of the financial services industry allows her to deliver practical, results-driven solutions that align with clients’ business goals.
During law school Diana served as a judicial extern for the Oregon Court of Appeals, where she assisted with reviewing briefs, creating bench memos, and preparing opinions. She also has extensive experience in the banking industry, having worked in financial institutions for over 15 years. Diana started her career in a small credit union allowing her to gain a general understanding of banking operations, regulatory requirements, and lending activities. Before joining Miller Nash, Diana spent ten years working for a large national bank in roles that included credit risk management and compliance.
Representative Experience
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Financial Services Plus
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Assisted financial institutions with operational and regulatory compliance questions, including those involving deposit and lending products.
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Assisted client in multiple merger and acquisition transactions, including assistance through the state and federal regulatory approval process.
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Public Entities Plus
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Assisted public entities in drafting and enacting local ordinances and local enforcement procedures.
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Assisted in drafting grant agreements and ensuring compliance with state restrictions on the use of funds.
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Activities
- Miller Nash’s Kaleidoscope Affinity Group, Lead, 2024-present
- Miller Nash Diversity Committee, Member, 2024-present
- Multnomah Bar Association, Member
- Bar Fellows Task Force, Member, 2024-present
- Oregon Hispanic Bar Association, Member
- Oregon Women Lawyers, Member, 2022-present
- Oregon State Bar, Member
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Pathfinder Program, 2025
- IMPACT Immigration Board, Treasurer, 2024-present
- Portland State University Explore the Law, Mentor, 2022-present
- OHSU Adventist Health Portland, Community Board Member, 2017- present
- Immigration Justice Campaign, Dilley Pro Bono Project, Student Volunteer, 2019
Insights from Diana
- “Regulatory Update: Final Rule on Courtesy Overdraft Services,” Miller Nash, Bank Law Monitor (Dec. 2024)
- “The War on Bank Fees Rages On—New CFPB Rule Aims to Hobble Courtesy Overdraft Services,” Miller Nash, Bank Law Monitor (Mar. 2024)
- “TL;DR: The Feds on SVB and Deposit Insurance Reform” Miller Nash, Bank Law Monitor (May 2023)
- “Federal Regulators Continue to Encourage Special Purpose Credit Programs,” Miller Nash, Bank Law Monitor, coauthor (Jan. 2023)

Outside the Office
Diana enjoys being out on the water, whether that is paddle boarding or wake surfing.