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September
- ·Business Wire·Press release
Bellementis Welcomes Former FINRA Enforcement Litigation Head Jen Crawford
Bellementis PLLC is pleased to announce that Jen Crawford, the former head of litigation for FINRA Enforcement, has joined the firm as a Partner, further strengthening the firm’s securities litigation, enforcement defense, and regulatory practices.
August
- ·Business Wire·Press release
Bellementis Welcomes Jessica Medeiros Morrow as Senior Advisor
Bellementis PLLC has added Jessica Medeiros Morrow as Senior Advisor, bringing more than two decades of legal, public policy and government affairs experience to the firm's regulatory practice.
June
- ·Business Wire·Press release
Bellementis Welcomes New Lawyers
Bellementis PLLC has added Olta Andoni as Partner and Komul Chaudhry as Associate, further strengthening the firm's integrated practice at the intersection of digital assets, securities regulation, and emerging financial infrastructure.
May
- ·Business Wire·Press release
Bellementis PLLC Launches as an Elite Full-Service Boutique Law Firm Built for Modern Markets and High-Stakes
Bellementis PLLC today announced its launch as a full-service boutique law firm designed to deliver sophisticated, integrated counsel across financial markets, emerging technology, litigation, regulation, and public policy.
- ·Securities Enforcement Forum West 2026 (Securities Docket)·Speaking
Insider Trading 360° ‒ Key Enforcement Trends and Cases, Digital Assets and Prediction Markets
Panelist at Securities Enforcement Forum West 2026 in San Francisco.
- ·Washingtonian·Recognition
Washington DC's 500 Most Influential People of 2026
Named among DC's 500 most influential people as a primary architect of the Digital Markets Restructure Act.
April
- ·FINTECH.TV (Children's Financial Network Show)·TV / Video
How Kids Can Learn Money, Crypto & Investing Early
Discussed financial literacy for children and the intersection of crypto and investing education.
March
- ·DC Blockchain Summit·Speaking
DC Blockchain Summit 2026 Speaker
Speaker at the annual DC Blockchain Summit in Washington, D.C.
- ·SSRN·Authored
Digital Markets Restructure Act, Discussion Draft
Primary drafter of proposed legislation for digital asset market structure regulation.
February
- ·The New York Times·Press
Crypto's Richest Man Details His Secret Talks, Prison Time and Trump's Pardon
Quoted as CZ's attorney regarding his memoir "Freedom of Money."
- ·DL News·Press
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Says He 'Didn't Do Much' to Get Trump Pardon
Quoted dismissing claims about the exchange helping boost USD1 before Zhao's pardon.
January
- ·Yahoo Finance / XRP-focused media·Press
Ex-SEC Lawyer Backs Ripple's CLARITY Act Stance
Authored SEC Crypto Task Force comment letter supporting clarity in token classification.
- ·SEC.gov·Authored
Response to Ripple Letter, SEC Crypto Task Force Comment
Authored public comment letter to the SEC Crypto Task Force synthesizing digital asset regulatory principles.
December
- ·Global Blockchain Show (Abu Dhabi)·Speaking
Teresa Goody Guillén Speaks at Global Blockchain Show
Speaker at major blockchain conference attracting over 5,000 institutional investors and policymakers.
November
- ·DL News·Press
CZ's Lawyer Denies Speculation of Pay-to-Play Arrangement for Binance Founder
Denied pay-to-play allegations regarding CZ's presidential pardon.
- ·The Pomp Podcast (YouTube)·Podcast
Why Did Trump Pardon Binance Founder CZ?
Extended interview with Anthony Pompliano discussing CZ's pardon, charges, and legal strategy.
- ·DL News·Press
Trump Says He Doesn't Know Binance Founder as Elizabeth Warren Demands Answers
Quoted regarding potential libel action against Senator Warren on behalf of CZ.
October
- ·New York Post·Press
Battle Between Elizabeth Warren and Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao
Quoted regarding preparation of letter calling on Warren to retract statements about CZ.
- ·SSRN·Authored
Measure Twice: Designing Trust for the Algorithmic Age
Published paper on trust frameworks for AI and algorithmic governance.
- ·SSRN·Authored
A Framework for Regulating Programmable Digital Asset Markets
Published paper proposing regulatory framework for programmable digital assets.
September
- ·SSRN·Authored
Essential Revisions to Strengthen Digital Asset Market Structure Proposals, Prevent Market Failure, and Ensure Securities Law Consistency
Published paper addressing shortcomings in current digital asset market structure proposals.
August
- ·SALT Wyoming Blockchain Symposium·Speaking
View from the SEC: A Conversation with Chairman Paul Atkins
Moderated fireside chat with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins at SALT Wyoming.
- ·YouTube (Bulls, Bears, and Blockchain)·TV / Video
SEC Chair Is Writing the Next Chapter of Crypto Regulation
Interviewed SEC Chair Paul Atkins on "Project Crypto" and the agency's new approach to digital assets.
May
- ·Securities Enforcement Forum West 2025·Speaking
Crypto Task Force Roundtable (Mini-West Coast Edition)", Debate with John Reed Stark
Debated former SEC official John Reed Stark on digital assets regulation at sold-out conference.
- ·Securities Enforcement Forum West 2025 (Los Angeles)·Speaking
Crypto Task Force Roundtable Keynote Panel
Featured in keynote panel on SEC Crypto Task Force at Securities Enforcement Forum West.
April
- ·Bloomberg Law·Press
Binance Hires Lawyer Who Was Reportedly Considered for SEC Chair
Reported as lobbyist hired by Binance for crypto policy and executive relief.
March
- ·DC Blockchain Summit·Speaking
DC Blockchain Summit 2025 Speaker
Speaker at the annual DC Blockchain Summit in Washington, D.C.
- ·Politico Influence·Press
Trump's Law Feud Hits the Hill
Named as BakerHostetler representative hired to lobby on digital assets financial services policy.
- ·SEC / C-SPAN·Speaking
SEC Crypto Task Force Roundtable, "How We Got Here and How We Get Out: Defining Security Status
Panelist at the SEC's inaugural Crypto Task Force roundtable on defining security status, broadcast on C-SPAN.
- ·The Block·Press
SEC's Memecoin Statement Marks the Latest in a 'Series' of Actions
Quoted on the SEC's memecoin statement and its relationship to broader crypto enforcement trends.
February
- ·HederaCon 2025·Speaking
HederaCon 2025, "Great Reset: Why US Crypto Policy Is Suddenly Different
Moderated panel on the reset of U.S. crypto regulation at Hedera's inaugural user conference.
- ·The Block·Press
SEC's Expected Move to Dismiss Coinbase Case Signals Agency Ending the Attack on the Crypto Industry
Quoted on the SEC's anticipated dismissal of the Coinbase case as a signal of policy change.
2025 · undated
- ·Securities Docket·Recognition
Teresa Goody Guillén Named to 2025 "Enforcement Elite"
Selected to Securities Docket's 2025 "Enforcement Elite" list of top securities enforcement lawyers.
December
- ·Am Law Litigation Daily·Recognition
Am Law Litigation Daily, "One More Bow for 2024's Litigators of the Week
Recognized in year-end roundup of 2024's top litigators for Delaware corporate governance victory.
- ·BakerHostetler / YouTube·TV / Video
Bulls, Bears, and Blockchain® ‒ December 26, 2024" (Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Special)
Hosted fireside chat series episode examining Operation Chokepoint 2.0 and its impact on crypto.
- ·Institutional Investor·Press
Teresa Goody Guillén Supports New SEC Nominee in Institutional Investor Article
Expressed support for Paul Atkins as SEC chair nominee in Institutional Investor article.
November
- ·The Block·Press
Teresa Goody Guillén Shares Expectations for Paul Atkins at SEC
Shared expectations for changes under nominated SEC Chair Paul Atkins.
- ·Yahoo Finance (Video)·TV / Video
Teresa Goody Guillén Is a Pro-Crypto 'Dark Horse' for SEC Chair
Video segment discussing her as a leading candidate for SEC Chair.
- ·CoinDesk·Press
Trump Said to Consider Crypto Lawyer Teresa Goody Guillén to Lead SEC
Major profile reporting on her candidacy for SEC Chair under the Trump transition team.
- ·National Law Journal / American Lawyer·Recognition
National Law Journal, Finalist for Am Law Trailblazer
Named as finalist in the Am Law Trailblazer awards alongside other formidable candidates.
- ·Securities Docket·Recognition
Teresa Goody Guillén Named to 2024 "Enforcement Elite"
Selected to Securities Docket's 2024 "Enforcement Elite" list.
October
- ·National Law Journal·Press
Jump Trading Accused of Crypto 'Pump and Dump' Scheme
Quoted as crypto expert on market maker trends in digital assets.
August
- ·The Digital Chamber·Industry
The Digital Chamber Appoints Teresa Goody Guillén to Working Group Leadership on Token Alliance
Appointed co-leader of the Digital Chamber's Token Alliance working group.
July
- ·Am Law Litigation Daily·Recognition
Litigator of the Week
Named Litigator of the Week for Delaware Supreme Court victory in activist investor case (AIM ImmunoTech).
June
- ·BakerHostetler / YouTube·TV / Video
Bulls, Bears, and Blockchain® ‒ June 24, 2024
Hosted fireside chat series episode with former SEC enforcement leaders.
- ·Law360 (co-authored with Robert Musiala and Steve McNew)·Authored
Unlocking Blockchain Opportunitie s Amid Legal Uncertainty
Co-authored article on the rise and challenges of blockchain-based programs for enterprises.
May
- ·YouTube (Securities Docket)·TV / Video
Teresa Goody Guillen Speaks at Securities Enforcement Forum West 2024 (Video)
Video of her comments at Securities Enforcement Forum West 2024.
- ·Securities Enforcement Forum West 2024·Speaking
Insider Trading 360° ‒ Enforcement Trends, Sweeps, Key Cases and Prosecution s
Panelist at Securities Docket's annual enforcement conference in San Francisco.
April
- ·Law360 (co-authored with Alexandra Karambelas and Jamie Reiner)·Authored
Ensuring Nonpublic Info Stays Private Amid SEC Crackdown
Co-authored article on protecting nonpublic information in light of SEC enforcement actions.
- ·TOKEN2049·Speaking
TOKEN2049 Conference in Dubai, "From Regulation to Integration: Jurisdictions Leading the Way Forward
Presented on global regulatory approaches to digital assets at TOKEN2049 Dubai.
March
- ·Law360·Press
5 Things to Know as SEC Takes Terraform Fraud Case to Trial
Quoted commenting on the Terraform Labs fraud case.
2024 · undated
- ·Chambers and Partners·Recognition
Chambers FinTech Legal, Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies Ranking
Ranked by Chambers for Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies practice.
- ·Securities Docket·Recognition
Securities Docket "Enforcement Elite
Named to the annual list of top securities enforcement lawyers.
- ·The Legal 500·Recognition
The Legal 500, Dispute Resolution and Corporate Investigations
Recognized by The Legal 500 for Dispute Resolution and Corporate Investigations.
December
- ·The Street·Press
Do Kwon Back to U.S.
Quoted on the extradition of Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to the United States.
October
- ·BTI Consulting / BakerHostetler·Recognition
BakerHostetler Continues to Stand Out With National Recognition in BTI's Annual Litigation Outlook
Firm recognized for litigation excellence with contributions from Goody Guillén's practice.
August
- ·Financial Times·Press
Crypto vs SEC: What Grayscale's Court Victory Means for Bitcoin ETFs
Quoted on the implications of Grayscale's court victory for bitcoin ETF approvals.
- ·DL News·Press
Recent Rulings Involving Questions of Crypto as a Security Just Mean the Jury Is Still Out
Quoted examining SEC's lawsuit against Terraform Labs and its implications for crypto classification.
July
- ·Traders Magazine·Press
Former SEC Commissioners Focus on Crypto Regulation
Featured speaking at Bulls, Bears, and Blockchain event with former SEC commissioners.
- ·BakerHostetler / YouTube·TV / Video
Bulls, Bears, and Blockchain ‒ July 17, 2023
Hosted fireside chat series episode in lieu of cancelled "SEC Speaks" event.
May
- ·Securities Enforcement Forum West 2023·Speaking
Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency: Regulation and Enforcement of Exchanges, Crypto Lending, DeFi, NFTs and Stablecoins
Spoke on crypto regulation and enforcement at Securities Docket's conference in San Francisco.
March
- ·Alcohol Beverage Law Conference·Speaking
Crypto, NFTs and More" at 30th Annual Symposium on Alcohol Beverage Law and Regulation
Addressed the intersection of crypto/NFTs and the alcohol beverage industry.
February
- ·Thomson Reuters·Press
Testing Howey: With Congress Stalled, the SEC Stakes Its Expanding Crypto Enforcement on a Nearly Eight-Decade-Old Test
Quoted on the SEC's reliance on the Howey test for crypto enforcement .
- ·BakerHostetler CLE Presentation·Speaking
Crypto Cops: What to Do When They Come for You
Co-presented with Michelle Tanney and Veronica Reynolds on crypto enforcement preparedness.
January
- ·BakerHostetler Blockchain Blog·Authored
US Crypto Exchange Consents to $100M DFS Settlement for AML Compliance Failures
Co-authored analysis of major crypto exchange settlement for AML failures.
2023 · undated
- ·Chambers and Partners·Recognition
Chambers FinTech Legal, Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
Annually ranked by Chambers for Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies practice.
November
- ·BakerHostetler / JD Supra·Authored
US District Court Finds LBRY Tokens Are Securities
Co-authored analysis of significant court ruling on token classification.
- ·BakerHostetler / JD Supra·Authored
Stunning Collapse of Global Cryptocurrency Exchange FTX Leads to Regulatory Reckoning
Co-authored analysis of the FTX collapse and its regulatory implications.
October
- ·Financial Times·Press
FT Cryptofinance: Crypto, Sanctions and the First Amendment
Quoted on the intersection of crypto, sanctions, and constitutional rights.
- ·Financial Times·Press
'Crypto Paradise' Singapore Stung by High-Profile Collapses
Quoted on the potential impact of Singapore's crypto collapses on global regulation.
September
- ·The American Lawyer·Press
DOJ's 150 Designated Crypto Prosecutors 'Eager to Make Their Mark on Digital Assets Law'
Quoted on DOJ's expanded crypto enforcement capabilities and implications for the industry.
August
- ·The Wall Street Journal·Press
Crypto Market Turmoil Highlights Personal Risks for Compliance Chiefs
Quoted warning about personal liability risks for compliance officers amid crypto market turmoil.
- ·Financial Times·Press
SEC Crypto Clampdown Puts Digital Asset Industry on Notice
Quoted on the SEC's intensified enforcement posture toward the crypto industry.
July
- ·Risk & Insurance·Press
Crypto Cops: Whatcha Gonna Do When They Come for You?
Featured sharing insights on blockchain and cryptocurrency enforcement trends.
- ·CoinDesk TV·TV / Video
Teresa Goody Guillén Discusses Crypto Exchanges on CoinDesk TV
10-minute interview discussing reported investigations of U.S. crypto exchanges.
- ·Bloomberg Law·Press
SEC Cedes No Ground on Crypto With Coinbase Insider Trading Case
Quoted on the SEC's aggressive stance in the Coinbase insider trading case.
June
- ·Law360 (co-authored with Joanna Wasick and Veronica Reynolds)·Authored
SEC Crypto Unit Expansion Is a Warning to Industry
Co-authored article analyzing the SEC's expansion of its crypto enforcement unit.
2022 · undated
- ·BakerHostetler / YouTube·Industry
Bulls, Bears, and Blockchain™ " Fireside Chat Series
Creator and host of recurring fireside chat series featuring regulators, industry leaders, and former SEC officials.
- ·Journal of Robotics, AI & Law (co-authored with Adam Gale, Michelle Tanney, Veronica Reynolds, and Alexandra Karambelas)·Authored
Developer Arrested Following OFAC Sanctions of the Tornado Cash Protocol
Co-authored article on the legal implications of the Tornado Cash sanctions and developer arrest.
- ·Georgetown University·Authored
Georgetown University, Digital Law & Policy Course
Taught Digital Law & Policy at Georgetown University Law Center.
- ·inSecurities Podcast (PLI), Bonus Episode·Podcast
Unpacking the Annual SEC Enforcement Reports
Participated in bonus episode analyzing annual SEC enforcement reports.
September
- ·American Business Law Journal (Wiley)·Authored
Regulation of Crypto: Who Is the Securities and Exchange Commission Protecting?" (cited)
Work cited in major academic article on crypto regulation in the American Business Law Journal.
2021 · undated
- ·Journal of Investment Compliance (Emerald)·Authored
The Future of SEC Enforcement Under the Biden Administration
Co-authored peer-reviewed article examining expectations for SEC enforcement under the Biden administration.
December
- ·Lexology / BakerHostetler·Authored
Telegram: Deconstructing One of the Biggest Blockchain Cases
Authored analysis of the landmark Telegram case on legal classification of blockchain-based digital assets.
- ·BakerHostetler Blockchain Blog / JD Supra·Authored
Traditional and Crypto Firms Across Globe Launch New Initiatives
Authored weekly blockchain blog covering DOJ and SEC enforcement actions.
October
- ·Lexology / BakerHostetler·Authored
SEC Wins Case Against Kik and Adds Precedent for Digital Asset Classification
Co-authored analysis of the SEC's victory against Kik and its implications for digital asset law.
June
- ·Law360 (co-authored with Jonathan Forman and Robert Musiala)·Authored
SEC's Token Issuer Case May Help Define Crypto Market
Co-authored article on SEC enforcement action implications for crypto market definition.
May
- ·Lexology / BakerHostetler·Authored
SEC and Kik Present Competing Arguments on Application of Securities Laws
Co-authored analysis of competing legal arguments in the SEC v. Kik case.
February
- ·Lexology / BakerHostetler·Authored
Making Sense of the Telegram Case
Authored analysis of the Telegram case as courts considered whether blockchain tokens are securities.
2020 · undated
- ·inSecurities Podcast (PLI) / Spotify / YouTube·Podcast
Experts Explore the Cryptocurrency Landscape, From DLT to ICOs
Guest on PLI podcast discussing cryptocurrency landscape from DLT to ICOs.
- ·Practising Law Institute·Podcast
inSecurities Podcast, PLI
Appeared on multiple episodes of the PLI inSecurities podcast discussing cryptocurrency, SEC enforcement, and annual reports.
January
- ·BakerHostetler / Kinney Recruiting·Press
BakerHostetler Strengthens Securities Litigation Practice with New Partner in D.C.
Announced joining BakerHostetler as partner in Washington, D.C., bringing SEC and securities litigation expertise.
2019 · undated
- ·BakerHostetler / JD Supra·Authored
BakerHostetler Weekly Blockchain Blog
Regular contributor to the firm's weekly blockchain and digital assets blog covering regulatory developments.
- ·CfC St. Moritz·Speaking
CfC St. Moritz Conference
Speaker at the annual Crypto Finance Conference in St. Moritz, Switzerland.
- ·Securities Docket·Industry
Securities Docket "Enforcement Elite" Advisory Board
Member of the Securities Docket advisory team.
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