- Partner, The Cogent Law Group – Washington, D.C.
Areas of Expertise:
- Labor and employment law/Business law/FinTech
- Legal representation for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology
- Managing global training programs
- Board of Directors development
- Diversity and inclusion/employee resource groups
Achievements
- Director of Training Programs – Government Blockchain Association.
- Author of Blockchain or Die: Learn to Profit from Cryptocurrencies and Blockchains. Amazon #1 New Release, Amazon #1 Best Seller, 2020 NYC Big Book Award Winner, 2020 Independent Press Award\
- Distinguished Favorite, 2020 Indie Book Awards Finalist, 2020 American BookFest Finalist
- Author of Diversify or Die: Diversity. Inclusion. Evolution. Success. Finalist for 2017 American BookFest – Best Business Book, 2018 Readers Choice Awards
- Co-Host, Tech Law Today (Podbean.com)
Blockchain Legal Experience
- Co-Chair Government Blockchain Association Legal Working Group
- SEC Reg A and Reg D Analysis for proposed token
- Designed and delivered Blockchain Legal Specialist Courses, DC Bar Continuing Legal
Education Approved
- Legal Advisor - Bitcare, Dallas TX
- SEC Reg A and Reg D Analysis for proposed cryptocurrency
- White Paper Drafting
- Contract Drafting
- Legal Advisor – Hart Consult
- White Paper Drafting
- Contract Drafting
- Legal Advisor – AF Blockchain Investment Group
- 501c3 set up
Education:
- Morehouse College, Biology/Pre-Medicine, Cum Laude
- Columbia Law School
Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified Blockchain Trainer and Consultant – Government Blockchain Association
- Certified Training Director – Langevin Training
- Certified Diversity Executive
- Adjunct Professor – Department of State, Foreign Service Institute
Presentations (Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology):
- 2017 - 2019 Congressional Black Caucus Authors Pavilion
- 2017 - 2019 National Training Institute
- 2018 Blacks in Blockchain National Conference
- 2018 Government Blockchain Association Annual Leadership Meeting
- 2019 IBTechCon Conference
- 2019 Washington Elite Blockchain A.I. Summit
- 2019 Energy Exchange Conference
- 2019 Future of Money, Governance and the Law
- 2020 Judge for GBA Blockchain Awards, Future of Money, Governance and the Law
