Joshua Garcia Joins Morrison Cohen

Morrison Cohen welcomes Joshua Garcia, who joins the firm as a partner in our Digital Assets Practice. Josh has more than a decade of experience advising global clients on blockchain technology, fintech innovation and complex financial regulations.

“I’m excited to join this accomplished group,” said Josh. “The smartest teams in crypto choose to work with Morrison Cohen, for good reason – it’s a one-stop shop for tax, litigation, corporate and regulatory matters. Their outstanding platform is ideal for expanding my practice, as it allows me to deliver comprehensive, white glove service to my clients going forward.”

Josh has worked closely with multibillion-dollar token issuers, the most innovative AI and crypto developers, state and federal banks, and top capital markets operators, as well as the world’s largest centralized exchanges, custodians, market makers and venture capital funds. His practice focuses on securities, commodities, lending, consumer protection and payments. He has also advised U.S. state legislatures and the State Bank of Pakistan on digital assets policy.

Recognized as a thought leader in the fintech and blockchain industry, Josh has written extensively on vanguard technology and regulatory strategy in publications such as CoinDesk, Coin Center, Bitcoin Magazine and Forbes. He has presented at numerous global fintech and blockchain conferences and has appeared on cable television as a commentator on digital assets. He previously served as an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where he taught “Blockchain and the Law.”

Prior to joining Morrison Cohen, Josh co-founded Ketsal, PLLC, a legal advisory and consulting firm serving startups, financial institutions and blockchain companies. He previously formed and shepherded fintech and crypto practices at several leading international law firms. Josh earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, his M.F.A. from the University of Arizona and his B.A. from New York University.

“Josh’s background, particularly in consumer finance and payments, makes him a fantastic addition to the firm and our already-powerful Digital Assets team,” said Steven Cooperman, Managing Partner of the firm. “His arrival adds depth to the support we’re providing for clients on corporate advisory and transactional matters and bolsters our capacity for regulatory advising on securities and commodities.”

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Josh.