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david A. — Senior Attorney Advisor, Cryptocurrency Litigation from United States

david A.

Senior Attorney Advisor, Cryptocurrency Litigation

United States 6+ years
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David A. is a seasoned professional based in New York, holding extensive experience in business development and strategic partnerships across technology and financial sectors. Since 2023, he has served as an Attorney Advisor specializing in cryptocurrency litigation. Previously, from 2021 to 2023, he was the Executive Director of Business Development, Strategy, and Partnerships at EMTECH, a Regtech/Suptech firm focusing on central bank digital currencies. Here, David harnessed blockchain and distributed ledger technologies to innovate financial infrastructure in emerging markets. From 2014 to 2021, he provided consulting expertise to various startups, accelerating product commercialization and designing market-entry strategies. His role as Vice President at Promontory Risk Review involved building critical business relationships and deploying AML/KYC solutions. David's journey also includes significant tenures at OneMarketData and Bear Stearns, highlighting his ability to drive growth in complex financial landscapes. With an MBA from UC Berkeley and a JD from UC Law, San Francisco, his educational background and varied experience render him a leader in business development within the fintech industry.

Experience

  • Attorney Advisor, Cryptocurrency Litigation

    confidential · 2023 — Present
    Offering legal counsel in the area of cryptocurrency litigation.

  • Executive Director, Business Development/Strategy/Partnerships

    EMTECH · 2021 — 2023
    Led strategic planning, implemented partnerships, and oversaw business development and marketing initiatives for financial infrastructure software solutions targeting Central Banks and Fintechs.

  • Consultant, Business Development/Growth Strategy

    TECHNOLOGY AND FINTECH STARTUPS · 2014 — 2021
    Guided Fintech startups in developing product roadmaps and commercialization strategies, provided leadership and mentoring, and engaged with clients for business development.

  • Vice President, Business Development AML/KYC and Financial Crimes

    PROMONTORY RISK REVIEW (AN IBM COMPANY) · 2017 — Present
    Established relationships with senior compliance executives at financial institutions to promote AML/KYC services and created strategies for utilizing internal resources in sales meetings.

  • Director of Sales, North/South America

    OneMarketData, LLC · 2012 — 2014
    Marketed a big data management software solution to investment professionals, developed client relationships, performed product demonstrations, and oversaw contract negotiations.

  • Proprietary Equity Trader/Portfolio Manager

    ABRAMOVITZ CAPITAL, LLC · 1995 — 2012
    Managed a multi-million-dollar portfolio, utilized technical analysis and fundamental catalysts for trading, and mentored new traders.

  • Institutional Equity Research Sales

    BEAR STEARNS & CO.
    Engaged in equity research sales for institutional clients.

  • Counsel, Divisions of Market Regulation and Enforcement

    U.S. SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
    Provided legal counsel in regulatory matters related to market regulations and enforcement.

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Education

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) Finance
    University of California, Graduate School of Business (Haas)
  • Juris Doctor (JD) Finance
    University of California, UC Law San Francisco
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) Economics
    University of California Berkeley