Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)
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Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) 101:
Smart Contracts, Web3, Blockchain technologies and their relationship with DAOs

Live Video-Broadcast:
March 4, 2022
EST: 01:00 - 3:10 PM
CST: 12:00 - 2:10 PM
MST: 11:00 - 1:10 PM
PST: 10:00 - 12:10 PM

Program Summary
In a nutshell, the first hour will focus on the definition of DAOs, mechanics of operations, examples of successful DAOs, and a good overview of smart contracts and the other technical issues involved in DAOs. The second hour will focus on the legal status of DAOs, especially in light of the first state law in Wyoming permitting their formation. We will also look at the federal regulatory mess and try to demonstrate that much of the ferment about DAOs can be calmed by analogizing them to cooperative associations, permitting a more permissive approach than thus far has been taken. We will end with an overview of what we see on the horizon in 2022.

 
Key topics to be discussed:
  • Introduction to DAOs – What they are and can be, how they differ from hierarchical firms
  • Smart Contracts, Web3, and Blockchain technologies and relationship with DAOs
  • What is the state of regulation of DAOs in the U.S and what does compliance look like?
  • First Law Permitting DAOs – Wyoming DAO Supplement to the LLC Law
  • Can DAOs Be Regulated as Cooperative Associations?
  • What is on the horizon for 2022?
 
Date / Time: March 4, 2022
  • 1:00 pm – 3:10 pm Eastern
  • 12:00 pm – 2:10 pm Central
  • 11:00 am – 1:10 pm Mountain
  • 10:00 am – 12:10 pm Pacific
 
 
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Live Video Broadcast/Re-Broadcast: Watch the Program “live” in real-time, you must sign-in and watch program on date and time set above. You may ask questions during the presentation via chat box. This presentation qualifies for “live” CLE credit.
 
 
On-Demand Video: Access CLE 24/7 via on-demand library and watch the program anytime. This program qualifies for self-study CLE credit. On-demand versions are made available 5 business days after the original recording date and are viewable for up to one year. Closed-captioning available
 
 
 

James HolbeinJim Holbein, Of Counsel, Braumiller Law Group

Jim Holbein is an expert about international trade topics based on over 30 years of government and private sector experience. He is currently advising numerous trade clients about transactions in this new era of supply chain disruptions and high fraud problems.

Jim previously supervised a professional staff maintaining the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. at the International Trade Commission (USITC). Additionally, he managed the NAFTA trade dispute settlement process while at the U.S. Department of Commerce and served as a diplomat and trade negotiator for the U.S. Department of State.
Over the last six years, Jim has developed expertise in the emerging sector of blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi), and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO). He has written several articles on these topics, which build on his experiences leading IT development projects.

Jim is an accomplished author and editor with more than 40 books, articles and conference papers dealing with international trade, dispute settlement, and blockchain issues. Jim received his J.D. from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia. 

Full Bio: https://www.braumillerlaw.com/bio/james-holbein-of-counsel/

Recently authored articles:

Legal Issues Confronting Formation and Operation of a Decentralized Autonomous Organization, with Justin Holbein, December 2021
https://www.braumillerlaw.com/legal-issues-confronting-formation-operation-decentralized-autonomous-organization-dao/

Approaches to Regulation for Decentralized Finance (DeFi) October 2021 
https://www.braumillerlaw.com/approaches-to-regulation-for-decentralized-finance/

Developing Digital Approaches to Trade Finance (August 2021)
https://www.braumillerlaw.com/developing-digital-approaches-to-trade-finance/

Digital Blockchain Services Bolster Supply Chains (June 2021) 
https://www.braumillerlaw.com/digital-blockchain-services-bolster-supply-chains/

Trade in the New Digital World (March 2021) 
https://www.braumillerlaw.com/trade-digital-trade-world/

Justin HolbeinJustin Holbein, Management and Program Analyst at U.S. International Trade Commission

Management and Program Analyst with over 6 years of experience improving process workflow and using data analysis to drive meaningful, strategic action with stakeholders. Process-oriented data analyst skilled at providing actionable insights to stakeholders using analytics and business intelligence. Project leader with experience leading diverse teams to solve complex problems and provide innovative solutions. Passionate about understanding accomplishing strategic objectives by providing intelligent solutions based in continuous improvement methodologies.

Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-holbein-456431a3