Michael O'Connor

The Michael J. O'Connor mentioned in the context of Kraken Digital Asset Exchange is likely not the same individual as the one described in the other sources, which focus on a workers' compensation attorney in Pennsylvania.

The Michael O'Connor associated with Kraken is identified as part of Kraken's legal team, led by him, and is involved in the ongoing legal battle against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Here are some key points about this Michael O'Connor:

• He is the attorney leading Kraken's legal team in their dispute with the SEC.
• He criticized the SEC's strategy, comparing it to the agency's approach in the Ripple case, and argued that the SEC's policies are flawed and inconsistent.1
• He questioned the timing of the SEC's motion to dismiss Kraken's defenses, suggesting it was strategically timed.
• He expressed confidence that Kraken’s defenses would withstand scrutiny.

There is no detailed background information available in the provided sources specifically about this Michael O'Connor's educational or professional history outside of his role at Kraken.