World-Renowned Lawyer Announces Establishment of Own Blockchain-Focused Firm
NEW YORK (PRWEB) June 28, 2018 -- Globally recognized attorney, Joshua Ashley Klayman, announces the launch of Klayman LLC, a New York-based boutique law firm, to provide legal services in the blockchain, smart contracts and digital token spaces. Klayman LLC is the sister company of Inflection Point Blockchain Advisors, LLC, a boutique blockchain strategy consulting and advisory firm also founded by Ms. Klayman.
Klayman LLC will focus on the complex and seemingly ever-changing legal landscape of blockchain. Ms. Klayman regularly represents clients ranging from large, well established organizations with recognized brands, to emerging companies (including token sellers), as well as cryptocurrency exchanges, venture, hedge and private equity funds, token marketers, major global investment banks, financial institutions, and asset managers. Klayman LLC's launch is a natural progression for Ms. Klayman, who has been an acknowledged industry leader for years. Recognized by Chambers and Partners as one of the top 12 Blockchain and Cryptocurrency lawyers globally and one of six lawyers in "The Lawyers Calling the Shots in the Crypto World” by The Information, Ms. Klayman’s accolades include acting as the Legal Chair of the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance Legal Working Group, a member of the prestigious global Wharton Reg@Tech think tank, a founding member of the Digital Future Council, a co-founder of Diversity in Blockchain, Inc., and a founding member of The Collective Future. Decade of Women named Ms. Klayman one of the "Top 10 Frontier Women in Blockchain and Digital Assets" in connection with the launch of the Decade of Women at the United Nations, and she is one of only two lawyers in private practice to be named by BCB Group to its recent list of "Women to Watch in Crypto & Blockchain."
Ms. Klayman is a consultant to the global law firm Shearman & Sterling LLP, which has approximately 900 lawyers in 22 offices around the world. The firm advises corporations, major financial institutions, emerging growth companies, fintech companies, governments and state-owned enterprises, to provide the legal and industry insight needed to navigate challenges and help clients achieve their future ambitions.
Joshua Ashley Klayman has been quoted in numerous prominent media outlets, including CNNMoney, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, CNBC, ABC News, Japan Times, The Deal, Fortune, The Street, Reuters, S&P Global Market Intelligence, Associated Press, American Banker, Law360, Bank Innovation, the Korea IT Times and Global Capital. Her own writings have been featured in the likes of Forbes, Coindesk and Crowdfund Insider. She has been a featured guest on Bloomberg TV and Today’s Verdict with David Lesch, and has spoken about her work for a number of podcasts, including Forbes’ Unchained by Laura Shin, Law.com’s Unprecedented, and The Third Web.
Of Ms.Klayman's dedication to clients and to the legal and blockchain communities, colleagues and collaborators worldwide have said:
"Josh is one of the strongest legal minds in the blockchain space. What's more, her passion for entrepreneurs is palpable and lends itself to constructive advice."
Kathleen Breitman, Co-Founder and CEO, Tezos
Alan Curtis, CEO of Radar Relay, suggests that Ms. Klayman has a "perfect mix of legal expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and blockchain conviction" and notes her "unflagging dedication to regulatory accountability and creative business problem solving."
"I have had the pleasure of being involved with Josh in certain international regulatory initiatives; she is clearly a leading practitioner in the space."
Joey Garcia: ISOLAS LLP (Gibraltar), Partner.
"I have been consistently impressed with Josh’s work ethic, knowledge of both law and the blockchain space, and her willingness to go above and beyond to be helpful to members of the community."
Arianna Simpson, Managing Director, Autonomous Partners
Prior to launching Klayman LLC and Inflection Point Blockchain Advisors, LLC, Ms. Klayman was the founding chair of a prominent global law firm's Blockchain + Smart Contracts Group, which included 70+ lawyers worldwide.
More information can be found at klaymanllc.com.
[Note: This press release may constitute attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.]
Laura Cramer, Melrose PR, http://melrosepr.com, +1 (310) 260-7901, [email protected]
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