Deborah Hoffman

Deborah Hoffman is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Cleveland State University’s College of Law, specializing in business law, entrepreneurship, and legal technology (including blockchain). She holds a JD from Albany Law School and a BA from the University of Michigan. Hoffman’s career spans legal leadership roles at Western Union, Mphasis, and Thacher Proffitt & Wood, alongside advisory and board positions at companies like Elphi and DomiDocs. Her research focuses on blockchain applications in real estate finance and entrepreneurship.

• Education:
• J.D., Albany Law School
• B.A., University of Michigan

Her research and teaching interests emphasize blockchain technology, real estate law, corporate law, and cryptocurrency. Hoffman is a frequent speaker and author, having founded Orlando’s Blockchain Technology and Business Meetup and led initiatives like the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Blockchain Community of Practice.

• Awards:
• Money 20/20 USA RiseUp 2022 Cohort
• ACC Value Champions 2022
• 2019 American Bar Association Woman of Legal Tech
• 2017 Top General Counsel (First Chair Awards)

Hoffman advises via her firm Symmetry Blockchain Advisors, Inc., and has held leadership roles in organizations like the Association of Corporate Counsel Financial Services Committee. She merges legal expertise with innovation in fintech and mortgage industry blockchain solutions.