Michael Selig

Michael Selig is a partner in the Asset Management Department of Willkie Farr & Gallagher and a key member of the Willkie Digital Works practice. With a focus on financial regulations and crypto technologies, Michael specializes in advising clients on regulatory, enforcement, transactional, and legislative matters related to securities, commodities, and money services business law.

His expertise extends to counseling various entities in the crypto space such as development companies, exchanges, asset managers, banks, and consumer brands on financial regulatory issues. Michael guides clients through product design, offerings, tokenization, governance, compliance obligations, and corporate matters while ensuring adherence to rules and regulations by federal and state financial regulators.

In addition to his advisory role, Michael navigates clients through enforcement matters before regulatory bodies like the SEC and CFTC, handling cases involving compliance violations and registration requirements for crypto assets. His transactional practice involves drafting intricate agreements, financial documents, and trading agreements to optimize value and minimize regulatory complexities for clients.

Michael's vast knowledge of the crypto and web3 industry makes him a sought-after speaker at various events and podcasts, where he discusses crypto regulatory matters. With an educational background that includes a J.D. with honors from The George Washington University Law School and a BS magna cum laude in Philosophy and Political Science from The Florida State University, Michael is well-equipped to handle the complexities of today's legal landscape.