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    Eric Guthrie, Partner at Cogent Law Group

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    Eric Guthrie

    Attorney, author, and educator advising clients on labor and employment law, business law, cryptocurrency, and blockchain matters, with a practice shaped by legal, educational, and industry-facing leadership.

    Labor and Employment LawFinTech & Crypto

    Professional Profile

    Eric Guthrie is an experienced attorney and author with a multifaceted legal practice. He focuses on labor and employment law and business law, while also maintaining an active cryptocurrency and blockchain legal practice.
    Eric serves as the Director of Training Programs for the Government Blockchain Association and is a certified trainer for TRTCLE, where he leads a DC Bar accredited course on blockchain law. His course, Blockchain Legal Specialist, provides 7.5 MCLE credits for attorneys seeking to deepen their knowledge of blockchain regulation and legal practice.
    He is the author of Blockchain or Die: Learn to Profit from Cryptocurrencies and Blockchains (2019), which became an Amazon #1 New Release and reached #1 Best Seller status seven times. The book received multiple accolades, including recognition from the NYC Big Book Award, Independent Press Award, Indie Book Awards, and American BookFest.

    Signature Focus

    01

    Practical Blockchain Education

    Eric helps translate complex blockchain and cryptocurrency issues into usable legal and strategic guidance, both through his client work and through formal legal training programs for attorneys.

    02

    Broad Business and Employment Perspective

    His practice spans labor and employment law, business law, and digital asset matters, giving clients support that reflects both day to day operational issues and longer-term strategic needs.

    03

    Recognized Thought Leadership

    As an award-winning author and frequent educator in blockchain law and business topics, Eric brings a well-developed perspective on how law, innovation, and market evolution intersect.

    Areas of Focus

    • Labor and employment law guidance
    • Business law and operational legal support
    • Cryptocurrency and blockchain legal strategy
    • Blockchain regulatory education and professional training
    • Legal guidance for companies exploring blockchain integration
    • Practical counsel on digital asset and emerging technology issues
    • Thought leadership and training for attorneys and business professionals
    • Strategic business and legal guidance shaped by innovation trends

    Credentials & Recognition

    Labor and employment law, business law, cryptocurrency, blockchain legal issues, training and education, and legal strategy for emerging technologies.

    Director of Training Programs for the Government Blockchain Association and certified trainer for TRTCLE.

    Leads a DC Bar accredited blockchain law course and teaches the Blockchain Legal Specialist program, which provides 7.5 MCLE credits.

    Author of Blockchain or Die and Diversify or Die , with multiple recognitions across legal, business, and publishing awards.