Tech Intersect™ with Prof Tonya M. Evans

Tech Intersect #34: Brian Avello-The Future of Law, DAOs and DeFi

September 15, 2020 Tonya M. Evans Episode 34
Tech Intersect™ with Prof Tonya M. Evans
Tech Intersect #34: Brian Avello-The Future of Law, DAOs and DeFi
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In this episode, MakerDAO general counsel Brian Avello and I explore the secrets to success for future lawyers and current lawyers interested in pivoting to represent clients involved in blockchain, cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (or “defi”). This is also an important episode for anyone who wants to better understand the legal landscape in the crypto space. 

Brian explains what decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and smart contracts are and addresses the cefi vs. defi distinction. And he also shares his take on some of the most pressing legal issues in defi and crypto today and in the future, including regulation by a number of regulatory bodies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trade Commission (CFTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Treasury Department, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

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Welcome Back To The Show
Guest Introduction
Origin Story
How Does Law School Prepare Students for Flexibility?
Glossary of Terms - DAO
Smart Contracts?
Advantage Evans Promo
(Cont.) Advantage Evans Promo
CeFi v. DeFi
Pressing Legal Issues in the Industry
Legislative Forecast
Episode Wrap-Up