Christopher German Email & Phone Number

Lincoln, Ne, Us

Lincoln, Ne, Us

Lincoln, Nebraska, Us

-Lead legal counsel for the Department in the areas of money transmission and digital assets-Direct statutory and regulatory updates for money transmission and digital assets by leading a team to draft appropriate legislative proposals, rules and regulations-Investigate violations of Nebraska law and negotiate resolutions including by consent order-Utilize the NMLS to review applicants for the Nebraska Money Transmitters Act-Lead a diverse team of examiners and administrative staff to review applicants under the Nebraska Financial Innovation Act-Train Department staff on issues relating to digital assets, consumer finance, and money transmission

Lincoln, Nebraska, Us

-Legal counsel for the Department in the area of money transmission in the state of Nebraska. Such businesses include cryptocurrency exchanges engaged in fiat or stored value transactions, remitters, and bill payment service companies. -Investigate and draft findings for the Director on applications and substantive filings submitted on the NMLS system. -Work with a dynamic team to counsel the Director on digital assets, including drafting rules and regulations for the Nebraska Financial Innovation Act. -Coordinate with paralegals to investigate complaints and unlicensed activity of money transmitters in the state of Nebraska. -Assist with the regulation of the consumer finance industry in Nebraska including mortgage, installment sales, installment loan, and securities. -Provide training to the Department and new attorneys on digital assets, money transmission, consumer finance, and securities.

Lincoln, Nebraska, Us

-Regulate Nebraska Installment Sales and Installment Loans companies, including serving as lead counsel or hearing officer for over 50 administrative hearings. -Implemented a framework for digital assets in the State of Nebraska under the Nebraska Financial Innovation Act with the digital assets team by drafting rules and guidance for digital asset depositories. -Investigated securities exemption filings including Regulation D filings and state-specific exemptions.-Coordinated with Department Staff, industry leaders, and state Senators to implement legislative proposals.

-General practice attorney in rural Nebraska. -Primarily practiced in the areas of estate planning, real estate, and LLC/corporate/business formation and maintenance as well as criminal defense. -Drafted over 100 comprehensive estate plans for asset sizes ranging from less than $100,000 to over $10 million. -Negotiated, drafted, and reviewed contracts for multimillion dollar real estate sales, farm business asset divisions, and renewable energy projects, including wind and solar leases. -Assistant general counsel for three communities which included drafting and enforcing city ordinances as well as coordinating with council members and zoning authorities for special projects.

Drafted a variety of legal documents including comprehensive estate plans, business entities, real estate contracts, motions, and orders. Worked with government entities to change zoning ordinances, file estate tax forms, property tax forms, and submitted Medicaid release forms. Researched legal issues, conducted drafted memos, and worked with banks and investment firms to assist clients with updating their beneficiaries.

Managed campaign deposits, edited legislative updates to constituents, and organized donor information. Raised funds for the campaign through phone calls and letters.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration And Management