Eric Guthrie
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Eric Guthrie

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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.

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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.

Eric is also the author of Diversify or Die: Diversity. Inclusion. Evolution. Success., which was recognized as a finalist for the American BookFest Best Business Book and the Readers Choice Awards, reflecting his broader thought leadership across law, business, and innovation.

Why Clients Work With Eric

Legal guidance shaped by practice, education, and leadership in emerging technology

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.

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.

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.

Core Areas of Counsel

Representative areas of legal and strategic support

Work With Eric

Strategic legal counsel for labor and employment, business law, cryptocurrency, blockchain, and emerging technology matters, supported by real teaching, publishing, and industry leadership experience.

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