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Andrew J. Wallach

Counsel
Andrew J. Wallach Counsel

Andrew Wallach advises emerging and growth stage companies and their investors during all aspects of their lifecycle, including incorporation, day-to-day corporate governance, venture capital financings and exit transactions.

Andrew has broad experience across the venture capital and startup industry and focuses his practice on companies and investors in the fintech and blockchain/Web3 verticals. He also advises blockchain companies and investors on regulatory issues, corporate structuring and token generation events.

Prior to joining Morrison Cohen, Andrew was in the Technologies Company Group at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. 

Experience

Representations and transactions include:

  • Incorporations
  • SAFE and token warrant financings
  • Preferred stock financings
  • Spin-outs
  • Token sales and token generation events, including foreign foundation formation
  • Equity and token compensation
  • Regulatory advice for fintech and blockchain companies
  • Corporate governance, including board meetings and disputes

Notable clients and engagements (prior to joining Morrison Cohen) include companies and investors in the following industries:

  • Cross-border remittances using stablecoins
  • Blockchain and crypto focused investors
  • Cross-chain bridge
  • DeFi lending platform
  • AI blockchain agent
  • Web3 and blockchain based developer
  • Decentralized social media platform
  • Universal proof generation layer 1
  • FHE encrypted blockchain
  • Web3 co-ownership platform
  • NFT music platform
  • Decentralized exchanges
  • Information technology for Ethereum and smart contracts

Recognition

University of Pennsylvania Law School

  • Symposium Editor, Journal of International Law
  • Certificate in Management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Education

  • University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D.
  • The College of New Jersey, B.A., summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Bar Admissions

  • New York

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