Attorney / Chief Legal Officer
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Attorney with over a decade of experience spanning top law firm practice, regulatory service at the CFTC, and senior in-house legal roles at multiple startups in crypto, blockchain, and emerging technologies. Deep knowledge of derivatives and blockchain regulation with practical, business-minded execution.
Axiom Global
Feb 2025 — Present
Supported a large financial institution's merger by reviewing and drafting vendor, client, and services agreements, including assignment agreements and contingent control terms. Also advised a registered swap dealer on derivatives regulatory issues and solutions.
Autobotit
Jul 2023 — Feb 2025
Oversaw all legal, administrative, finance, accounting, and business development functions for a startup robotics/retail automation company. Drafted corporate formation documents, negotiated commercial contracts, partnership agreements, and investment documents. Built relationships with venture capital and angel investors.
Frontrunner
May 2022 — Sept 2023
Managed all legal and regulatory matters for a blockchain-based sports betting platform, including collaboration agreements, grant agreements, data privacy, and gaming law/licensing. Advised on regulatory strategy in a developing crypto/web3 environment.
Clear Markets
Jun 2019 — May 2022
Negotiated agreements for a collateral management system offering DLT solutions for cryptocurrency derivative transactions. Drafted crypto-derivative trading documents and advised on regulatory and compliance risks.
Moore & Van Allen
Jul 2017 — Mar 2019
Negotiated and drafted ISDA schedules, swap confirmations, termination letters, NDAs, and other derivatives-related documents. Provided derivatives-focused guidance and managed onboarding and contract management for a large bank/swap dealer.
Clear Markets
Apr 2015 — Jul 2017
Led the SEF registration process, developed compliance programs, and completed annual compliance reports. Built internal processes to manage regulatory obligations and evolving crypto market requirements.
WilmerHale
May 2012 — Mar 2015
Advised clients on Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulatory matters, including swap dealers, derivatives intermediaries, exchanges, and end-users. Guided clients through licensing and registration processes and designed compliance frameworks.
CFTC
Aug 2009 — May 2012
Contributed to Dodd-Frank Act rulemaking and developed expertise in CFTC regulations. Drafted official CFTC letters and provided interpretive guidance.
JD · Law
? – 2009
BA
? – 2006