Lucas George
About Lucas George
Lucas George serves as Legal Counsel at OpenSea, where he provides guidance on complex legal issues and develops risk management frameworks. He holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan and a J.D. from Yale Law School, and previously worked at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.
Work at OpenSea
Lucas George serves as Legal Counsel at OpenSea, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he provides guidance on foundational legal issues that lack clear solutions, supporting product, operations, and community teams. He develops and maintains scalable risk management frameworks and processes to address the unique challenges faced by a rapidly scaling business in the legal landscape. Additionally, he tracks and comments on new proposed legislation and regulations that may impact OpenSea.
Education and Expertise
Lucas George earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan. He furthered his education by obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from Yale Law School. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in legal principles, which he applies in his current role at OpenSea.
Background
Before joining OpenSea, Lucas George worked at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates as an Associate in the Government Enforcement & White Collar Crime practice. He spent six years in this role from 2016 to 2022 in New York, New York. His experience in a leading law firm provided him with insights into complex legal matters, particularly in government enforcement and compliance.
Achievements
At OpenSea, Lucas George has contributed to the development of risk management frameworks that are essential for navigating the evolving legal landscape of the digital marketplace. His ability to forecast and address legal challenges has been instrumental in supporting the company's growth and compliance efforts.