Block.one named Lee Schneider its global general counsel on May 8, 2018, effective June 4, 2018. The company, which the announcement called "the world's largest blockchain developer and author of the EOSIO software," said Schneider would be “responsible for all of the company's legal affairs and will be involved in its regulatory and compliance initiatives”1.
Four leadership moves at Block.one on the record since 2018
Every move CryptoLately has verified there, by the day it became public
Moves: The Moves Ledger, CryptoLately's record of verified leadership moves, Oct. 3, 2016 to Oct. 2, 2026.
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| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2018 | Schneider became General Counsel. Lee A. Schneider was named General Counsel of Block.one |
| May 13, 2018 | Jesudason became COO. Rob Jesudason was named Group President and Chief Operating Officer of Block.one |
| Jan. 10, 2021 | Larimer left as CTO. Daniel Larimer left as Chief Technology Officer of Block.one |
| May 27, 2021 | Schneider left as General Counsel. Lee A. Schneider left as General Counsel of Block.one |
Eight executive hires on the record in 2018
Executive hires CryptoLately has verified, by year
- 2018: 8
- 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 39 |
The hire
Chief executive Brendan Blumer tied the hire to Schneider's range across the industry. “Lee's unique legal expertise and leadership in blockchain makes him an ideal fit for our business,” Blumer said. “His background spans many of the most important companies and projects in the space and he has practical experience on both the technology itself and its real-world applications. We are thrilled to welcome him to the team”1. Schneider answered in kind. “I'm excited to join at this critical moment in the development of blockchain technologies,” Schneider said. “Block.one is a diverse business with grand ambitions and unprecedented growth potential, and I look forward to contributing to the firm's successes”.
Block.one before and after
Schneider joined Block.one from McDermott Will & Emery, where the release said he "led both the Fintech and broker dealer practices"1. BlockTribune's independent report ran on May 14, 2018. It confirmed the mandate Block.one had announced, saying Schneider “will be responsible for all of the company's legal affairs and will be involved in its regulatory and compliance initiatives”2. Outside his law firm work, Schneider co-hosted a podcast. The biweekly show, Appetite for Disruption, paired him with former SEC commissioner Troy Paredes. He had also contributed to a securities-law framework for blockchain tokens that Coinbase developed, the release said. Schneider holds a Juris Doctor from American University's Washington College of Law and a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Michigan.
What came next
Schneider stayed at Block.one for three years. Ava Labs announced on May 27, 2021, that he had joined it as its first general counsel, and its post said that at Block.one he had played a key role in the company's token sale and several of its major projects3.
Sources
- "Block.one Onboards Industry Leader Lee A. Schneider as General Counsel," Block.one via PR Newswire, May 8, 2018, https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blockone-onboards-industry-leader-lee-a-schneider-as-general-counsel-300644127.html
- Bruce Haring, "Blockchain Developer Block.one Adds Lee A. Schneider As General Counsel," BlockTribune, May 14, 2018, https://blocktribune.com/blockchain-developer-block-one-adds-lee-a-schneider-as-general-counsel/
- Ava Labs, "Crypto Legal Expert Lee Schneider Joins Ava Labs as First General Counsel," Medium, May 27, 2021, https://medium.com/avalancheavax/crypto-legal-expert-lee-schneider-joins-ava-labs-as-first-general-counsel-83471ad585c0