- Ladan Stewart’s move to White & Case signals the firm’s focus on crypto defense amid regulatory challenges.
- White & Case’s recruitment of Stewart and John Cahill amplifies its prowess in white-collar defense and corporate law.
- Stewart’s departure from the SEC underscores the evolving dynamics between regulators and the crypto industry.
White & Case just made a significant addition to its team, with the crypto unit leader of SEC, Ladan Stewart, joining as head of its crypto group. According to Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst for Bloomberg, Stewart brings her extensive regulatory experience to the firm’s white collar division. The former head was known for her involvement in high-profile cases against industry giants such as Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and Ripple.
Ladan Stewart, who led the SEC’s crypto unit and actions against coinbase and ripple, is leaving regulator to join White & Case in the white collar division to lead crypto group. This is firm that advised Fidelity in bitcoin ETF. Via @JustinFWise https://t.co/Lo5jdPPaTV pic.twitter.com/HdNfLuQkVM— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) February 21, 2024
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