Joshua Garcia has more than a decade of experience advising global clients on blockchain technology, fintech innovation and complex financial regulations.
He 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. Before founding Ketsal, Josh formed and shepherded fintech and crypto practices at several leading international law firms.