As Blockchain Booms, Law Firm Recruiting Tries to Keep Up
Don't be fooled by the cryptocurrency crash—legal recruiters say there's still huge demand for blockchain expertise, as well as lawyers who understand data privacy.
April 17, 2019 at 05:09 PM
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It's no secret that blockchain and cryptocurrency are fast-growing specializations within the financial industry—JPMorgan Chase & Co. just tested its own digital currency—and law firms are busily snatching up lawyers with expertise in the emerging fields.
Major, Lindsey & Africa managing director Brian Burlant, who recruits for law firms and in-house legal departments, said it's been hard to keep up with demand for attorneys who understand the promise and risks associated with the technologies, as well as those with expertise in digital privacy.
Blockchain's applications extend far beyond heavily publicized cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and Ethereum, and include accounting, supply chain logistics, health care and advertising.
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