Alexander Smart, Founder & General Counsel

Alexander has always thought fast, but it was during his time at the University of Chicago that he learned to think not only quickly, but also deeply and sharply. The school’s rigorous academic environment helped refine the analytical skills and disciplined reasoning that would shape his career.

After studying law at Pepperdine, he spent nearly 15 years guiding executives and decision makers through litigation, in matters ranging from shoplifting and speeding tickets to complex, multi-forum disputes involving international investment banks.

His practice honed his ability to quickly assimilate and master new information, distill it to its essentials, and communicate it clearly to audiences at any level of sophistication. Tiring of courthouses, he found a natural fit for his skills in the blockchain space, where they are both relevant and in demand.