Robert A. Musiala, Jr.

Robert A. Musiala, Jr. is the co-leader of the Blockchain Practice at BakerHostetler in Columbus, Ohio. He has been working in the blockchain and cryptocurrency market since 2012 and has extensive experience in cryptocurrency investigations and regulatory compliance, including having worked with a U.S. national security community client, advising blockchain clients on compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, GDPR, SEC and CFTC regulations, alternative trading system applications, and as the court-appointed receiver to investigate and secure assets related to a cryptocurrency fraud scheme. Mr. Musiala invented one granted blockchain patent and another pending blockchain patent. In his practice, he works directly with technical teams to design solutions that meet legal and regulatory requirements. Mr. Musiala received his B.A. in creative writing (with honors) and international studies from Northwestern University in 2000, his J.D. from Notre Dame Law School in 2003 and his M.S.A. from the University of Illinois at Chicago Liautaud Graduate School of Business in 2011.