Partner @ Perkins Coie LLP | Blockchain & SEC Enforcement ExpertPartner @ Perkins Coie LLP | Cryptocurrency and White Collar LitigationBlockchain Lawyer and SEC Defense Partner at Perkins CoieAs a partner at Perkins Coie LLP, one of the leading law firms in the US, I have over 30 years of experience in securities enforcement and white-collar criminal defense. I represent clients in complex and high-stakes civil litigation and criminal and regulatory investigation matters, involving agencies such as the SEC, CFTC, DOJ, and FINRA. I leverage my background as a former SEC enforcement lawyer and my extensive knowledge of the securities laws and regulations to provide effective and strategic counsel to clients. I am the author of the chapter “Regulatory Litigation With the SEC” in the leading litigation treatise - Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts (Fifth Edition).I am also one of the founders of Perkins Coie's Blockchain and Digital Assets & Custody industry group, which is at the forefront of the emerging and evolving cryptocurrency space. Perkin Coie was recognized in the 2024 edition of Chambers Fintech Legal, a guide to the best law firms and lawyers in the global fintech industry. Perkins Coie was ranked as one of five Band 1 leading law firms. I have been involved in some of the most significant cryptocurrency-related litigations, such as SEC v. LBRY, SEC v. Binance, and SEC v. Ripple, where I have successfully defended and advocated for clients' interests. I am passionate about the innovation and potential of blockchain and digital assets, and I contribute to the development of the legal and regulatory framework for the industry, by co-authoring publications, participating in panels, and engaging with stakeholders. I am a recognized expert in this field, and I have been invited to speak at various industry events and to guest lecture at Harvard Law School.