Andrew Jacobson

Andrew Jacobson has a diverse work experience in the legal field. Andrew is currently the Head of Legal, US at 21.co, overseeing legal, compliance, and risk for a cryptocurrency asset management and blockchain infrastructure company. Prior to this, they served as the Head of Legal, US at 21Shares, the world's largest issuer of cryptocurrency-backed exchange traded products.

Before joining the cryptocurrency industry, Andrew worked as a Senior Associate - Practice Lead at Seward & Kissel LLP. In this role, they advised on legal, regulatory, and commercial issues related to blockchain and cryptocurrency. Andrew also served as outside general counsel to fintech clients and managed a diverse client portfolio in various sectors.

Andrew's legal career began as an Enforcement Attorney at the New York State Department of Financial Services, where they initiated and led significant enforcement actions related to financial regulations and BitLicense framework. Prior to that, they served as a Special Counsel at the Moreland Commission on Utility Storm Preparation and Response, where they led investigations into impropriety at utility companies following Hurricane Sandy.

Andrew's career started at the Office of the New York State Attorney General, where they worked as an Analyst in the Public Integrity Bureau.

Andrew Jacobson's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Philosophy from Union College. Andrew also pursued a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Cornell Law School. However, the specific start and end years have not been provided for either of these educational experiences.