Laurian Cristea transforms complex financial regulations into actionable legal strategies for his clients. With more than a decade of in-house experience, Laurian guides financial institutions through the web of legal compliance issues and regulatory challenges across the world of commodities, futures, event contracts, and digital assets.

Laurian's deep knowledge of U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) registered exchanges and clearinghouses gives clients a competitive edge. He helps them build compliant systems and security protocols, navigate technology and connectivity vendors, develop innovative products, and stay ahead of industry trends, particularly across the futures and digital asset markets.

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By charting clear paths through regulatory waters, we unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth."
Credentials

Education

  • University of California, Berkeley, B.A., rhetoric, 2002
  • Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 2009

Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina
  • New York
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