Partner

• Feb 2020 - Present

Associate Attorney

• Mar 2019 - Feb 2020

Corporate and securities attorney focusing on the issues that emerging technology companies face, especially innovators in the blockchain computing and cryptocurrency space.

Partner

• Jun 2017 - Mar 2019

Attorney

• Jun 2017 - Mar 2019

As Securities and Corporate Management Attorney at Blockchain Legal Services, I represent business clients in connection with drafting and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements, GDPR compliance, and compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to blockchain technology and decentralized systems. Oversee due diligence for transactions. Counsel corporate leadership and draft agreements in connection with investor negotiations, business partnerships, and corporate stock plans. A… Show more As Securities and Corporate Management Attorney at Blockchain Legal Services, I represent business clients in connection with drafting and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements, GDPR compliance, and compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to blockchain technology and decentralized systems. Oversee due diligence for transactions. Counsel corporate leadership and draft agreements in connection with investor negotiations, business partnerships, and corporate stock plans. A few highlights of the value I’ve brought to clients include:  Represented an international UAE web-based blockchain mining algorithm company in connection with a Reg D fundraising round, investor due diligence, and cross-border distributed ledger technology agreements, including drafting term sheets, securities documentation, stock plan, and subscription agreements.  Drafted and negotiated NDA, partnership, crypto token purchase/sale/transfer agreements, and stock/asset purchase agreements.  Drafted internet terms of use, cookie policies, and privacy policies.  Prepared offering memoranda/documents and Regulation D and S documents for private and public equity transactions.  Represented a social networking platform/app developer in connection with Reg D fundraising, regulatory compliance, securities documents, stock plan, subscription agreements, and investor due diligence.  Represented decentralized job-tasking sister companies in connection with Reg D fundraising, internal document preparation, subscription agreements, share purchase agreements, and corporate governance.  Represented a foreign cryptocurrency hedge fund in connection with incorporation, credit agreements, securities documents, human resources matters, and regulatory compliance.  Represented more than a dozen blockchain technology companies with US and international fundraising regulatory compliance.

Senior Research Assistant

• Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

Researcher on changes to public international law based on state practice and jurisprudence following new international trade/finance agreements. Researcher on changes to public international law based on state practice and jurisprudence following new international trade/finance agreements.

Vice President of Legal Affairs

• Jun 2017 - Oct 2018

I led Planet Alpha's legal team as we negotiated and draft contracts for many different issues around the world. We have relationships with entities in Asia, Africa, and South America, and our legal team has ensured that our operations are in compliance with all relevant regulations. We draft licensing, compliance, sales, employment, and international business, and property agreements. I also lead the HR and domestic compliance office of the company. I have also helped several partner companies… Show more I led Planet Alpha's legal team as we negotiated and draft contracts for many different issues around the world. We have relationships with entities in Asia, Africa, and South America, and our legal team has ensured that our operations are in compliance with all relevant regulations. We draft licensing, compliance, sales, employment, and international business, and property agreements. I also lead the HR and domestic compliance office of the company. I have also helped several partner companies organize and standardize their internal and external contracts. Show less I led Planet Alpha's legal team as we negotiated and draft contracts for many different issues around the world. We have relationships with entities in Asia, Africa, and South America, and our legal team has ensured that our operations are in compliance with all relevant regulations. We draft licensing, compliance, sales, employment, and international business, and property agreements. I also lead the HR and domestic compliance office of the company. I have also helped several partner companies… Show more I led Planet Alpha's legal team as we negotiated and draft contracts for many different issues around the world. We have relationships with entities in Asia, Africa, and South America, and our legal team has ensured that our operations are in compliance with all relevant regulations. We draft licensing, compliance, sales, employment, and international business, and property agreements. I also lead the HR and domestic compliance office of the company. I have also helped several partner companies organize and standardize their internal and external contracts. Show less

Lecturer

• Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

I taught the "Courts and Social Policy" class. We covered many U.S. Supreme Court cases discussing how those cases came to be and were litigated. The end goal was that the students know the basics of using courts to influence social change. I taught the "Courts and Social Policy" class. We covered many U.S. Supreme Court cases discussing how those cases came to be and were litigated. The end goal was that the students know the basics of using courts to influence social change.

Associate Attorney

• May 2016 - Jan 2017

As Associate Attorney, I provided legal counsel on business and personal legal matters for a wide range of clients.I met with clients, gathered information regarding issues and objectives, conducted research, analyzed issues, and developed legal strategies to advance client objectives. A few highlights of the value I brought to clients include:  Counseled clients on business documentation, contract negotiations, landlord/tenant issues, and real property issues. As Associate Attorney, I provided legal counsel on business and personal legal matters for a wide range of clients.I met with clients, gathered information regarding issues and objectives, conducted research, analyzed issues, and developed legal strategies to advance client objectives. A few highlights of the value I brought to clients include:  Counseled clients on business documentation, contract negotiations, landlord/tenant issues, and real property issues.

Law Clerk

• Nov 2014 - May 2016

Legal research and legislative bill drafting. Legal research and legislative bill drafting.

Platoon Commander

• Jun 2002 - Nov 2013

Platoon Commander of 2nd Platoon, Fox Co. 2/23 Marines Platoon Commander of 2nd Platoon, Fox Co. 2/23 Marines

Senior Foreign Adviser

• Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

-Served on a small advising team embedded with the Jordanian Army and Marines enabling them to better perform infantry, combat, humanitarian aid, and other warfighting skills in combat operations in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. -Served on a small advising team embedded with the Jordanian Army and Marines enabling them to better perform infantry, combat, humanitarian aid, and other warfighting skills in combat operations in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

Assistant Varsity Coach

• Jan 2006 - Dec 2011

-Assistant Varsity Coach -Head JV Coach -Helped coach to back-to-back Utah State Lacrosse Championships 2008, 2009 -Assistant Varsity Coach -Head JV Coach -Helped coach to back-to-back Utah State Lacrosse Championships 2008, 2009