About Jonathan Schmalfeld:

Jonathan Schmalfeld prides himself on practicing law at the forefront of blockchain innovation, data privacy, and emerging financial markets. With deep experience advising clients on complex legal and policy challenges, Jonathan represents technology companies, financial institutions, investors, and industry coalitions on high-stakes regulatory, transactional, and enforcement matters across the United States. He combines rigorous legal analysis with real-world policy insight to help clients not only navigate current obligations but also anticipate and respond to rapidly evolving regulatory landscapes. Jonathan’s practice is a mix of corporate and litigation work due to the niche industry knowledge he has developed in both data privacy and blockchain technologies. He brings that technical knowledge to all engagements, to ensure legal strategies match the functionalities of the technologies at issue.

A recognized thought leader, Jonathan regularly drafts influential comment letters, participates in legislative and rulemaking processes, and contributes to amicus briefs in pivotal matters affecting the digital asset ecosystem. In litigation, he obtained a judgment and sanctions against the Securities and Exchange Commission in the highly publicized DEBT Box matter. He also supports emerging creators and startups through tailored counsel on capital formation, corporate governance, and compliance programs.

Outside of his responsibilities at Brightpoint, Jonathan works in D.C. to advocate on behalf of digital asset native and traditional finance companies to create a regulatory framework that fosters innovation and reinforces U.S. leadership in financial technology.