Marco Santori is a prominent legal authority in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector, currently serving as the Chief Legal Officer at Kraken, a leading digital asset exchange. Known as the "Dean of Digital Currency Lawyers," Santori has been instrumental in shaping the legal frameworks that govern digital assets. He played a pivotal role in developing the Simple Agreement for Future Tokens (SAFT), a framework designed to facilitate compliant token sales for blockchain startups.

Before joining Kraken in 2020, Santori held significant positions in the crypto industry. He was the President and Chief Legal Officer at Blockchain.com, a major cryptocurrency wallet provider, where he navigated complex regulatory landscapes. Prior to that, he was a partner at Cooley LLP and Pillsbury Winthrop, advising financial institutions and startups on integrating distributed ledger technology into their operations.

Santori's influence extends beyond corporate roles; he has served as an advisor to the International Monetary Fund and was appointed as the Blockchain Ambassador for the State of Delaware. Additionally, he chaired the Regulatory Affairs Committee of the Bitcoin Foundation, contributing to policy discussions that have shaped the cryptocurrency industry's evolution. His extensive experience and thought leadership have been instrumental in bridging the gap between traditional financial systems and emerging digital asset technologies.

Donald McGahn is a highly regarded attorney with over 25 years of experience in government regulation, high-stakes litigation, and navigating the complexities of federal investigations. Currently a partner at Jones Day, McGahn specializes in advising clients on regulatory, oversight, and enforcement matters, often representing CEOs, Supreme Court Justices, and Cabinet members in high-profile Congressional hearings and investigations. His deep understanding of government authority and legal risk management makes him a trusted advisor for navigating challenges in all three branches of government.

McGahn served as White House Counsel under President Donald J. Trump from 2017 to 2018, where he provided strategic legal guidance on constitutional authority, administrative law, and national security issues. He played a pivotal role in judicial nominations, overseeing the appointment of a historic number of federal judges, including two Supreme Court justices. Additionally, he spearheaded the administration's record-breaking deregulation efforts, shaping significant policy changes. His achievements in this role earned recognition as one of the most consequential aides to any president in recent memory.

Before his tenure at the White House, McGahn served as a Commissioner and Chairman of the Federal Election Commission, where he focused on campaign finance law. He also acted as General Counsel to the National Republican Congressional Committee, further deepening his expertise in political and election law. Recognized for his skill in navigating the intersection of law and politics, McGahn continues to be a prominent figure in legal and governmental circles.

Juan Salgado is a renowned Puerto Rican tattoo and multimedia artist, celebrated for his visionary style in both color and black & grey tattoos. He has won over 150 international tattoo awards and has been featured in numerous top industry publications. In 2011, he opened his studio, Color Conspiracy Tattoo Gallery, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

In the NFT space, Juan founded the Tattoo Skullz Society, a collection of 5,000 unique NFTs designed to create an artist community. Each NFT offers utilities such as raffle tickets, VIP sessions, tattoos, and original artworks from Juan. His first NFT, "The Lotus Diamond," sold for $32,000, setting a record for the most expensive initial digital art piece by a Puerto Rican artist.

Juan's work in the NFT space aims to empower Latino artists and disrupt the traditional art community by leveraging blockchain technology. He continues to bridge the gap between traditional tattoo artistry and digital art, fostering a more inclusive and innovative art scene.

Rob Viglione is a trailblazer in blockchain and Web3 technologies, co-founding Horizen Labs to advance the adoption of decentralized systems and modular blockchain infrastructure. He is also the co-founder of Horizen, a public blockchain platform focused on privacy and scalability. With a deep understanding of blockchain's potential, Rob has been instrumental in creating tools and platforms that empower developers and users alike in the decentralized ecosystem.

Rob holds a Ph.D. in Finance, an MBA in Finance and Marketing, and a Bachelor's in Physics and Applied Mathematics, which underpin his technical and economic insights into blockchain technology. His professional journey includes roles as an advisor to prominent blockchain projects like Aave and HeroEngine, and he currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association. These positions reflect his commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the blockchain space.

Before entering the blockchain industry, Rob served as a U.S. Air Force officer and scientist, bringing discipline and a rigorous analytical approach to his work. His diverse background allows him to bridge gaps between technology, finance, and public policy, making him a sought-after voice in the Web3 community. Rob continues to advocate for blockchain as a tool to build a more secure and equitable world, driving innovation and education across the industry.

Cleve Mesidor is a prominent blockchain advocate and policy leader, serving as the Executive Director of the Blockchain Foundation and a mayoral appointee to the DC Innovation and Technology Inclusion Council. She is also the founder of the National Policy Network of Women of Color in Blockchain, where she works to increase representation and promote equitable access in the Web3 space. Cleve’s advocacy focuses on bridging the gap between emerging technologies and underserved communities through education, public policy, and strategic partnerships.

A former Obama Presidential Appointee, Cleve has extensive experience in public policy and economic development, including roles on Capitol Hill and in the Blockchain Association. Her work emphasizes responsible innovation in blockchain, addressing regulatory challenges, and creating inclusive opportunities in tech. She is a Forbes contributor and the author of The Clevolution: My Quest for Justice in Politics & Crypto, where she explores the intersection of technology, policy, and social impact.

Cleve’s expertise and leadership have positioned her as a key voice in blockchain education and advocacy, with her insights featured in major outlets like CNBC, NPR, and The New York Times. She continues to champion blockchain's transformative potential while pushing for diversity and inclusion in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Jill Williamson leverages her extensive experience across various areas of law and industries to provide practical and strategic advice on complex and unique issues. Her in-house experience, including senior positions at both a Fortune 100 company and a mid-sized public company, informs her approach to practice, helping entrepreneurs and leaders of established businesses maximize shareholder value growth while minimizing legal risks.

Jill advises and acts as outside general counsel for several companies in the emerging technology industry, including AI, blockchain and cryptocurrency, and esports. She also assists clients with general business and transactional advice, internal investigations, defense against government investigations, and compliance advice in areas such as anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, export compliance, sanctions, securities, data privacy, and risk management.

She has been working with Web3 companies since 2017, bringing her deep industry experience and training to navigate this emerging sector effectively. Jill is highly skilled in legal issues around blockchain technology and compliance with global cryptocurrency laws and regulations.

Deirdre R. Wheatley-Liss divides her practice between representation of business owners and their businesses, counselling individuals and families, and advising non-profit entities.

Ms. Wheatley-Liss counsels business owners on legal and structural issues related to start-up, financing, growth and exit strategy. As a tax attorney, she always keeps an eye on minimizing a business owner's "silent partner" – the IRS. She also advises on director and officer (D&O) liability issues, including business succession and break-ups. By creating the most efficient organizational structures and contractual arrangements during the infancy and growth of a business she has helped clients keep hundreds of thousands of dollars in their pockets upon the sale of the mature business.

To educate both the public and the legal community about issues relating to business ownerships, Ms. Wheatley-Liss is a frequent lecturer to professionals and the public on topics related to start-up, intellectual property, employee and independent contractor issues, wealth transfer, tax minimization, business succession planning and cybersecurity.

The core of Ms. Wheatley-Liss' practice is protecting the wealth her clients have earned and created over a lifetime – from taxes, long-term care costs, ill-equipped beneficiaries, divorce, lawsuits and mis-management by others. To do this she focuses on educating clients about how to make the legal system work to help them meet their goals and then carry out that plan. This may include creating wills and trusts, tax planning, advising an executor of an estate, representing a beneficiary in a disputed estate, crafting a long-term care asset protection plan, elder law counseling, special needs planning or guardianships.

Giovanni Mendez has extensive experience as a corporate and tax attorney, including compliance, financial reporting, tax preparation, and regulatory matters. Admitted to the Puerto Rico Bar and United States Tax Court, Giovanni has advised clients at both the State and Federal levels. His clients have included Fortune 500 companies, pharmaceutical companies, telecommunications firms, financial services companies, e-commerce, technology and software companies, private equity investors, blockchain technology companies, and high net-worth individuals.

Giovanni’s practice includes structuring of tax exempt and taxable operations in Puerto Rico, structuring of complex business transactions, transfer pricing consulting, entity formations, negotiation of tax exemption decrees, tax planning and counsel for Puerto Rican and United States federal international income tax matters, and accounting services.

During the past years, Giovanni has served as advisory counsel for many investors and businesses seeking grants of tax exemption under Puerto Rico’s Acts 20 and 22. As a blockchain technology investor and advisor, Giovanni has played a key role in the development of Puerto Rico as an investment destination for the industry. Giovanni’s unique access to the burgeoning global and local cryptocurrency industry provides his clients with invaluable insight.

William J. ("Bill") Hughes, Jr. is an experienced corporate counselor and litigator representing and advising clients in compliance, federal white collar investigations and criminal defense, complex commercial litigation in the areas of cybersecurity, cryptocurrency and securities, antitrust, fraud, intellectual property, director and officer (D&O) liability defense, commercial and shareholder disputes.

With a background as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and Trial Attorney for the United States Department of Justice, Bill has a unique understanding of federal investigations and procedures. In his role as Assistant U.S. Attorney, Bill was responsible for litigating and investigating a variety of cases including: counterfeiting, bank robbery and theft, firearms violations, police bribery, assaults, narcotics cases - including Title III wiretaps and foreign extradition, money laundering, government loan fraud, credit card fraud, and criminal copyright and trademark infringement. As a Trial Attorney for the Department of Justice, Bill was assigned to the Computers and Finance Section of the Antitrust Division where he handled antitrust merger and civil non-merger investigations and litigation.

Prior to joining the Department of Justice, Bill served as a Judicial Clerk with the Honorable John F. Gerry, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and Chairman of the Executive Committee for the United States Judicial Conference.