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Jason M. Weinstein serves as a Professorial Lecturer in Law at The George Washington University Law School while maintaining an active practice as a partner at Steptoe & Johnson LLP. At Steptoe, he co-chairs both the Investigations and White Collar Defense Practice Group and the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Practice Group, representing corporations, boards, and individuals in complex federal investigations by the DOJ, SEC, CFTC, and FinCEN.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Princeton University
- Juris Doctor (JD) from The George Washington University
Research and Professional Focus: Mr. Weinstein specializes in the legal frameworks governing blockchain technology, cryptocurrency regulation, and financial crime enforcement. His work bridges criminal law with emerging digital asset technologies, emphasizing anti-money laundering compliance, cross-border enforcement challenges, and public-private partnerships to combat illicit cryptocurrency activities. He actively shapes policy through congressional testimony and industry collaboration, addressing critical gaps in regulating decentralized finance systems while balancing innovation and security concerns.
Professional Leadership: As Director of the Blockchain Alliance—a global consortium of blockchain firms and government agencies—he coordinates international efforts against crypto-related crime. His government experience includes a decade as an Assistant U.S. Attorney where he pioneered Baltimore's EXILE program, achieving unprecedented reductions in violent crime through data-driven prosecution strategies targeting repeat offenders.
