Meghan Spillane is a partner in Goodwin’s Securities Litigation and White Collar Defense group, and a member of its Digital Currency + Blockchain Technology practice. She specializes in advising companies on regulations concerning blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, and also in interfacing with regulators on behalf of our clients in the tech space. She has also defended clients in a number of high-profile white collar criminal cases. Spillane recently sat down to discuss some of the trends she’s following, as well as her most memorable cases, what makes Goodwin different, and an interesting recent read by Abby Wambach, former captain of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team.

What cases or trends are you following now and why are you paying attention to them? -

Over the past two years, I’ve become increasingly involved in our Digital Currency and Blockchain Technology practice. As this emerging technology has moved to the forefront of the regulatory landscape, it’s been a natural transition for me, where much of my experience lies in government investigations concerning other related sectors. The practice has changed a lot since 2017, as the ICO boom led to increased scrutiny by the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, which has since led many of our clients to consider interacting with the regulators on the front end of their projects.