Joshua Ashley Klayman Kuzar
About Joshua Ashley Klayman Kuzar
Joshua Ashley Klayman Kuzar is a prominent legal expert in the blockchain and fintech sectors, currently serving as Global Tech Sector Co-Head and US Head of FinTech at Linklaters. With over 15 years of experience, he has held various leadership roles in organizations focused on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital assets.
Work at Linklaters
Joshua Ashley Klayman Kuzar serves as the Global Tech Sector Co-Head, US Head of FinTech, Head of Blockchain & Digital Assets, and Senior Counsel at Linklaters. He has held these positions since 2019, contributing to the firm's expertise in technology and finance within the Greater New York City Area. His focus includes initial coin offerings (ICOs) and digital token offerings, leveraging his deep knowledge of blockchain technology.
Education and Expertise
Kuzar studied at the University of Pennsylvania, where he achieved a B.A. with Summa Cum Laude honors. He also attended Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law, graduating Cum Laude and serving on the Law Review. His legal education included receiving the Law Faculty Scholar award, the highest non-need-based merit scholarship. He possesses over 15 years of experience in blockchain, cryptocurrency, finance, and corporate law.
Background
Kuzar has a diverse professional background, including founding Inflection Point Blockchain Advisors, LLC in 2018 and Klayman LLC in the same year. He has been a member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Legal Working Group at the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance since 2016. Additionally, he co-founded Diversity in Blockchain, Inc. in 2017, focusing on inclusion within the blockchain industry.
Achievements
Kuzar has been recognized by Chambers and Partners as one of the top three U.S. Blockchain & Cryptocurrency lawyers and among the top twelve globally. He serves on the Board of Senior Advisors for Wharton’s Cypher Accelerator, a selective program for blockchain and crypto/digital asset initiatives. His leadership roles and contributions to the field underscore his influence in the blockchain and fintech sectors.