Partner, Chair, Digital Assets, Winston & Strawn LLP
Daniel is one of the pioneering attorneys in the blockchain and digital assets sector, advising many of the leading digital asset businesses regarding a broad spectrum of controversy and regulatory matters. Clients have described Daniel as a “top attorney in the field” and “on the cutting edge.” He is a founder and chair of the firm’s Chambers-rated Digital Assets Group.
Daniel advises digital native businesses, banks, broker-dealers, and FinTechs regarding complex regulatory issues and represents them in investigations and disputes. He also advises legislators, regulators, and other government officials on digital asset technology and regulation. He is on the Leadership Committee of The Digital Chamber’s Token Alliance, and previously was appointed as the Vice Chairperson of the Miami-Dade County Cryptocurrency Task Force.
Clients have described Daniel as having a “really strong big picture” with “commercial awareness and vision,” who “gives great attention” and is “very responsive and timely with his advice.” He is individually recognized by Chambers in the “Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies (USA)” and “Crypto-Asset Disputes (USA)” categories.
Since 2018, Daniel has taught a popular course on blockchain and digital asset regulation at the University of Miami Law School. He speaks regularly on digital currency regulation in various forums domestically and abroad. Additionally, he is the co-author of Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology: US Law and Regulation (Elgar 2020), a first-of-its-kind legal textbook designed for law and other graduate-level students.
Daniel also represents traditional financial institutions and other businesses in controversy matters, including government investigations and enforcement actions, arbitrations, and civil litigations. He has significant experience as lead counsel in complex arbitrations before JAMS, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and the American Arbitration Association.