Kara Ward has joined Baker Donelson as a financial services shareholder, according to an announcement made by the firm Tuesday. She brings her expertise to the firm’s Washington office, focusing on issues encompassing a myriad of regulatory bodies such as the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, and several key departments within the Treasury, including the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Her experience also extends to working with the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Federal Reserve.
Ward’s practice areas notably include strategic advisement in the realm of decentralized finance activities, such as blockchain technology, digital identity, payment systems, anti-money laundering/Bank Secrecy Act solutions, cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and non-fungible tokens. This broad span of expertise positions her well to guide clients navigating the intricacies of contemporary financial technologies and regulatory landscapes.
Before joining Baker Donelson, Ward was part of Falcon Capital Advisors, where she honed her skills in these critical areas.
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