Professional Overview

Brian Korn is the Head of Fintech and Blockchain, Partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, based in New York, NY. His key expertise areas include fintech, blockchain, corporate and securities law, with a strong industry focus on financial services and technology.

Experience Summary

Current Role

As the Head of Fintech and Blockchain, Partner, Brian's current position involves leading the firm's fintech and blockchain practice, providing strategic guidance to clients on regulatory, transactional, and compliance matters. His key responsibilities include advising on initial coin offerings (ICOs), security token offerings (STOs), and other digital asset transactions. Notable achievements in his current role include contributing to the growth and development of the firm's fintech and blockchain practice, and providing thought leadership on industry trends and regulatory developments.

Career Progression

Brian's career progression is marked by notable previous roles, including Board Member at Crowdfunding Professional Association, Corporate and Securities Lawyer at Pepper Hamilton LLP, Sr. Vice President and Asst. General Counsel at Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Associate at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, and Associate at Sidley Austin LLP. His career trajectory and growth demonstrate a steady increase in responsibility and expertise, with key achievements and contributions including significant experience in corporate and securities law, and a strong understanding of the financial services industry.

Academic Background

Brian's highest level of education is a JD in Law from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. His relevant specializations include corporate and securities law, and fintech and blockchain. Notable academic achievements include graduating from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, and holding a BA in Political Science from University of California, Berkeley.

Areas of Expertise

Brian's industry-specific skills include expertise in fintech, blockchain, corporate and securities law, and financial services regulation. His technical competencies include experience with digital asset transactions, ICOs, and STOs. Leadership and management capabilities include leading the firm's fintech and blockchain practice, and providing strategic guidance to clients.

Professional Impact

Notable projects or initiatives include contributing to the development of the firm's fintech and blockchain practice, and providing thought leadership on industry trends and regulatory developments. Industry contributions include serving as a Board Member at Crowdfunding Professional Association, and participating in various industry conferences and events. Measurable achievements include significant experience in corporate and securities law, and a strong understanding of the financial services industry.

Conclusion

Brian Korn's professional trajectory demonstrates a steady increase in responsibility and expertise, with a current focus on leading the firm's fintech and blockchain practice. His value proposition includes significant experience in corporate and securities law, a strong understanding of the financial services industry, and expertise in fintech and blockchain. As a thought leader in the industry, Brian provides strategic guidance to clients, and contributes to the growth and development of the firm's fintech and blockchain practice.