In a significant lateral move, Neel Chopra has joined Steptoe & Johnson LLP as a partner in their investigations and white-collar defense practice in New York. The firm announced this development on Wednesday, adding to its roster a legal expert with extensive experience in handling complex legal issues in the fintech sector.
Chopra transitions from Binance, where he held the critical role of head of legal for the Americas. During his tenure at Binance, Chopra managed the company’s legal strategies amidst a challenging regulatory landscape. His responsibilities included steering the firm through criminal and civil investigations by major U.S. regulatory bodies such as the Department of Justice and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, amongst others. In addition, Chopra was integral to addressing compliance monitorships and litigation involving the Securities and Exchange Commission, highlighting his capacity to handle high-stakes legal matters.
This move is expected to bolster Steptoe’s capacity to navigate the intricacies of regulatory compliance and defense in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency industry. For more details on this transition and its implications, you can read the full article on Bloomberg Law.