Carlton Fields’ Blockchain Technology and Digital Currency Co-Chairs Matthew E. Kohen and Justin Wales are featured in the Of Counsel: The Legal Practice and Management Report article, “Bitcoin/Blockchain Emerges as Hot (Relatively) New Practice Area.” The article explains how the two associates, who have been hobbyists in the blockchain/bitcoin space, identified a critical client need in this new area and approached firm leadership to launch a dedicated blockchain, bitcoin, and digital currency practice.
“They encouraged us to take the initiative in trying to build the practice and to get an advantage in this emerging industry,” said Wales.
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