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Chris Brummer is the Agnes Williams Sesquicentennial Professor of Financial Technology at Georgetown University Law Center and Faculty Director of Georgetown’s Institute of International Economic Law. He actively advises policymakers, startups, and nonprofits globally on innovation, regulation, and inclusion challenges in financial technology. His public service includes membership on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Subcommittee on Virtual Currencies, the European Securities and Markets Authority’s Financial Innovation Standing Committee, and the Biden-Harris Transition team for Treasury ART.
Professor Brummer's educational background includes:
- Summa cum laude, Washington University in St. Louis
- J.D. with honors, Columbia Law School
- Ph.D., University of Chicago
His research interrogates legal and regulatory frameworks for financial innovation, emphasizing cryptocurrency governance, systemic risk management, and equitable access to financial services. He examines how regulatory approaches impact technological adoption and market inclusion, with particular focus on racial equity implications in fintech ecosystems. His scholarship bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical policy implementation, as evidenced by his authoritative texts "Cryptoassets: Legal, Regulatory and Monetary Perspectives" and "Fintech Law in a Nutshell".
Professor Brummer co-chairs the CNAS Task Force on FinTech, Crypto, and National Security and founded Washington DC’s annual Fintech Week. He hosts CQ Roll Call’s Fintech Beat podcast and has delivered keynote addresses for the SEC, FinCEN, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency during Black History celebrations. His insights are regularly featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and CNN.
