Veronica Reynolds’ practice focuses on emerging issues related to the metaverse, Web3 and blockchain, specifically as they relate to digital or cryptographic assets (cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs)) and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). As such, Veronica regularly provides counsel regarding companies’ state and federal regulatory obligations including as related to finance, data privacy, information security and intellectual property.
Additionally, Veronica serves as counsel to the court-appointed SEC receiver of a former cryptocurrency fund, has provided counsel to a global iconic retail brand in association with claims against an IP infringer in the NFT space, advises on general transactional and corporate matters related to the launch or distribution of digital assets, including NFTs, and has provided counsel to a global social media and communications company regarding Web3 privacy compliance obligations. Veronica has spoken on these topics at numerous academic institutions, including UCLA, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine School of Law, as well as large public companies, and is certified by CipherTrace (a Mastercard company) as a Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiner.
Veronica’s understanding of applicable regulatory compliance extends beyond data privacy and information security and into the financial sector as well. Veronica regularly assesses, on behalf of clients, cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and decentralized finance products for compliance with money transmitter laws and whether such assets risk being deemed securities or commodities under applicable U.S. laws and regulations. This experiences makes her a go-to for crypto-focused white collar cryptocurrency investigations and securities enforcement actions.
Veronica’s transactional and corporate practice is leveraged by clients who need assistance drafting comprehensive yet practical and straightforward consumer-facing terms of use, including for numerous NFT platforms. Further, Veronica regularly provides counsel regarding strategic corporate formation and restructuring to meet clients’ unique business objectives and limitations, including jurisdictional guidance and coordination with foreign-based counsel.