Join us for an informative and interactive discussion of relevant legal and
regulatory considerations surrounding blockchain and cryptocurrency. This forum
is a chance for beginners, enthusiasts and experienced professionals to hear
from experts in the areas of securities offerings and capital raising, financial
services regulation, intellectual property, and securities law
enforcement. Find out from our panel of experts how the U.S. legal and
regulatory landscape shapes blockchain, cryptocurrency, and token innovations in
today’s dynamic global environment.
The forum programming will run from 4:00 PM to 6:00PM and will be followed
by an informal networking reception.
The programming will cover the following topics:
Opening Fireside Chat:
Current and potential blockchain applications; tales from the trenches.
Speakers: Noah Spaulding, Circle Internet Financial, Inc.
Moderator: Nicholas J. Losurdo, Goodwin
Simultaneous Breakout Sessions:
- Securities Offerings and Capital Raising:
SEC guidance on “security”
status; offering alternatives (e.g., private placements, registered
offerings); ICOs; “tokens”; SAFTs/SAFEs).
Speaker: Barbara A. Jones, Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Mitzi Chang , Goodwin
Moderator: Elizabeth W. Fraser, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
- Financial Services Regulation:
Current state of regulations and
jurisdiction (e.g., SEC, CFTC, States, FinCEN); implications of trading,
including for broker-dealers and platforms (e.g., exchanges/ATSs); consumer
protections; and considerations for personnel (e.g., personal trading).
Speaker: Talis Seja, Fidelity Investments
Moderator: Nicholas J. Losurdo, Goodwin Procter LLP
- Intellectual Property:
Overview of blockchain patent
landscape; risks and opportunities in consortia and working groups; trademark
issues for blockchain companies.
Speakers: John L. Dupre, Hamilton, Brook, Smith &
Reynolds, PC; Giovanna
Fessenden,
Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C.; Regina Sam Penti, Ropes & Gray
LLP
Moderator: Pia Owens, The MathWorks, Inc.
Securities Law Enforcement Session:
Current enforcement trends and
areas of focus relating to blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Speaker: Kathleen Shields, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission; Jordi de
Llano, Office of the United States
Attorney, District of Massachusetts
Moderator: John J. Falvey Jr., Goodwin
Procter LLP
Networking Reception
Registration Categories:
BBA Member – Free. Included as part of
your membership.
Non-Member - $100.00