This year’s University of Miami Law Review Symposium, Navigating the Relationship Between the Administrative State and Emerging Technology, will focus on the evolving regulatory frameworks around emerging technologies like digital assets and artificial intelligence. These technologies are rapidly transforming the way individuals and businesses engage in commerce, interact socially, and innovate. These advancements, however, raise profound questions about the applicability of existing regulatory structures. The symposium will bring together leading experts to discuss how the administrative state can balance the protection of innovation with the mitigation of risks associated with these technologies while ensuring that laws evolve to meet the challenges of the future.
Michele Korver, J.D. '01, head of Regulatory and operating partner at a16z crypto, a division of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, will deliver the opening keynote. Korver’s wealth of experience in both the public and private sectors will provide invaluable insights into the state of digital asset regulation.
At a16z crypto, Korver is responsible for guiding the firm’s regulatory strategy in the rapidly evolving digital asset space, helping navigate the legal complexities surrounding crypto and blockchain technologies. Before her present role, Korver served as the chief digital currency advisor to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, where she led efforts to shape U.S. regulations for digital currencies and cryptocurrencies. Korver has also held roles as digital currency counsel at the Department of Justice and digital currency coordinator with the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Korver’s background in digital currency regulation is complemented by her extensive experience in public policy and law enforcement, where she focused on anti-money laundering and the regulatory frameworks needed for emerging technologies.
As a University of Miami School of Law student, Korver was managing editor of the University of Miami Law Review. Korver’s career demonstrates her deep commitment to bridging the gap between technological innovation and effective regulatory policy.
Four panels of experts will explore critical issues at the intersection of finance, regulation, and technology, each offering unique insights and perspectives. “SEC Regulation by Enforcement: Scope of Jurisdiction and Impact on Market Participants” will explore the Securities and Exchange Commission's approach to enforcement and its ramifications for those operating within financial markets. “Potential Solutions to the Incongruence Between Decentralized Finance and Legacy Financial Regulation” shifts the focus to the burgeoning realm of decentralized finance, emphasizing the need for harmonious regulatory frameworks. Moving to global implications, “The Global Reach of U.S. Anti-Money Laundering & Sanctions Laws” will analyze how these laws extend beyond U.S. borders, affecting international business practices. Finally, “Artificial Intelligence and Anticompetitive Behavior” will examine the challenges posed by AI technologies in the context of market competition, addressing concerns about fairness and monopolistic tendencies. Together, these panels promise a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary regulatory challenges.
Jake Chervinsky will offer a short address highlighting how decentralized finance or DeFi challenges traditional financial systems and discuss the legal issues facing DeFi projects. Chervinsky is the chief legal officer at Variant, a crypto-focused venture fund investing in decentralized technologies. He is also a board member of the DeFi Education Fund. Previously, he served as Chief Policy Officer at the Blockchain Association and as General Counsel at Compound Labs, one of the leading decentralized finance protocols. As an expert in DeFi, Chervinsky will provide an essential overview of DeFi’s role in the broader financial ecosystem, its legal challenges, and the regulatory landscape that must evolve to address these challenges.
The Friday, Feb. 14 symposium is set to take place from 1:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Shalala Student Center Grand Ballroom, located at 1330 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146.
CLE credits, general (3.5), ethics (1.0), and technology (3.5) are available with a $125 registration fee.
Invictus Advisors, LAFAC, and the University of Miami School of Law will sponsor the symposium. The event is free and open to the public.
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