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Navigating the Metaverse with Jim Gatto

Sheppard Mullin's French Insider

Release Date: 03/31/2022

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Joining host Sarah Aberg is Jim Gatto. Jim joins us today to discuss the metaverse, the technology and business models involved in these virtual worlds, the role of NFTs and cryptocurrency in the digital economy, and the legal, regulatory, and governance issues that can arise when companies seek to enter that space.

Jim Gatto is a Partner in Sheppard Mullin’s Washington, D.C. office, where he leads the  Blockchain & Fintech Team, Social Media & Games Team, and Open Source Team. Jim’s practice focuses on blockchain, interactive entertainment, digital art, AI, and online gambling. He advises clients on IP strategies, development and publishing agreements, licensing and technology transaction agreements, and tech regulatory issues. Jim has been involved with blockchain since 2012 and has been recognized as a thought leader by leading organizations including as a Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and Fintech Trailblazer by the National Law Journal. 

Sarah Aberg is special counsel in the White Collar Defense and Corporate Investigations Group in Sheppard Mullin’s New York office. Sarah's practice encompasses litigation, internal investigations and white collar defense.  Her areas of focus include financial services and securities, as well as corporate fraud in a variety of industries, including technology, construction, and non-profits.  Sarah’s regulatory practice encompasses market regulation, foreign registration and disclosure requirements, supervisory procedures, and sales practices.  Sarah represents corporations, financial services companies, and associated individuals in connection with investigations and regulatory matters before the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, FINRA, the New York Stock Exchange, the New York State Department of Financial Services, and the New York Attorney General’s Office.

What We Discussed in This Episode:

  1.       What is the Metaverse?
  2.       How Do Metaverses Differ from Earlier Virtual Worlds?
  3.       What Role Do NFTs Play in the Digital Economy?
  4.       Investing in a Metaverse: What are the Risks?
  5.       What are Legal, Regulatory, and Tax Considerations?
  6.       What Governance Issues Exist for Brands Operating in a Metaverse?
  7.       What are the Inflationary and Deflationary Aspects of the Virtual Economy?
  8.       How Might Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Alter International Financial Transactions?
  9.       Is the World Moving into a Virtual/Digital Economy?

Connect with Jim Gatto:

Email: [email protected]

https://www.sheppardmullin.com/jgatto 

Connect with Sarah Aberg:

https://www.sheppardmullin.com/saberg 

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