Yelena Bekker focuses her practice on cryptocurrency and blockchain matters, including obtaining money transmitter and other state licensure. Yelena also advises cryptocurrency and blockchain companies on emerging regulatory and compliance issues.
Additionally, she has experience conducting compliance evaluations and audits, working with financial experts in assessing future liability, and negotiating and implementing large-sum settlements.
Prior to joining the firm, she served as general counsel for an international import and export company where she regularly defended audits and handled compliance disputes with government regulators.
Capabilities and industries
Regional markets
Community
- National Association of Women Lawyers, member
- Shetek, Women in Technology, advisory board member
Credentials
Education
- New York Law School, JD, magna cum laude
- Brooklyn College, BA
Admissions
- New York
Courts/Agencies
- US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- US District Court for the Southern District of New York