A Practical Introduction to Smart Contracts and their Technology

Originally held on Thursday, October 4, 2018 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

 

 

Program Chair:

Matthew Reisman

Matthew Reisman
Arshack, Hajek & Lehrman, PLLC

  • This CLE will familiarize attorneys with automated “smart contracts” such as those made possible by Ethereum. The CLE will describe the potential impact of smart contract technology on assorted industries and legal specialties (securities, real estate, supply chain, etc.), familiarize the audience with issues pertaining to the drafting of smart contracts, and explore how and when smart contracts are legally enforceable and binding.

    OnDemand: $129 for Members | $229 for Nonmembers

    Members who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (earliest admission 2016-2018 in any state or country), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges (and their staff), or attorneys that practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.

  • Professor Jeanne L. Schroeder
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
    Stephen J. Obie
    Jones Day
    Theodore (Ted) J. Mlynar
    Hogan Lovells US LLP

  • 9:00 am – 9:05 am Introduction & Program Overview 
    Matthew Reisman
    9:05 am – 9:45 am Industry Applications of Smart Contracts
    Theodore J. Mlynar
    9:45 am – 10:25 am Smart Contracts and the Regulatory Scheme 
    Jeanne Schroeder
    10:25 am – 10:35 am BREAK
    10:35 am – 11:15 am Smart Contracts and Fraud
    Stephen J. Obie
    11:15 am – 11:45 pm Panel Discussion
    Panelists
    11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Question & Answer Session
    Panelists

  • CLE Credit
    NY:
    3.0 Professional Practice
    NJ: 3.2 General
    CA:
    2.5 General
    PA:
     2.5 General

  • Sponsoring Association Committee: Science and Law Committee | Aileen Nielsen, Chair

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Angie Avila, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships Manager | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org

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