Legal Implications and Opportunities in Decentralized Autonomous Organizations

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Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) represent a significant shift in business organizational structure. The shift is akin to the emergence of joint stock companies and limited liability, making it a highly relevant and important topic to delve into. This course will dive into the history, current applications, and future potential of DAOs.

Attendees will explore the technical aspects of DAOs, from blockchain fundamentals to the automation of traditional organizational functions. The course will also cover unique legal challenges and opportunities presented by DAOs, providing insights into how attorneys can adapt and grow their practices in this new domain.

This comprehensive program is designed for attorneys with some background knowledge who are seeking to understand the rapidly evolving landscape of DAOs and their intersection with legal practices.

Learning Objectives:

  • Evaluating DAOs and Blockchain Basics
  • Analyzing the Evolution and Potential of DAOs
  • Demonstrating Legal Challenges and Solutions for DAOs
  • Delineating Professional Opportunities in DAO Law
  • Analyzing Future Trends and Legal Adaptation


    Production Date: 2/22/2024

    About the Presenters

    Adam Miller

    MIDAO

    Practice Area: Science & Technology

    Adam Miller is the CEO & Co-Founder of MIDAO and host of the JustDAOIt! Podcast. Adam has written three laws that have passed in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, making available the first sovereign nation DAO LLC. Adam has spoken about legal issues with over 500 DAOs in the last two years.Adam devotes his career to helping bring DAOs to the world. He passionately believes that there will be 10 times as many DAOs in 10 years as there are legal organizations in existence today (2B vs 200M). Global crypto lawyers regularly call on Adam for advice about DAO ...

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    Olga Mack, Esq.

    CodeX and The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics

    Practice Area: Science & Technology

    Olga V. Mack is a Fellow at CodeX, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, and a Generative AI Editor at law.MIT, and CEO, founder, an award-winning general counsel, operations specialist, and tech startup advisor who encourages lawyers to embrace disruptive technologies that make law more functional and accessible.A three-time TEDx presenter with an exceptional blend of legal, technological, and business expertise, Olga is one of today’s top speakers and thought leaders. Find her latest insights at Above the Law, Forbes, Bloomberg Law, ACC Docket, law.MIT Computational Law Report, Newsweek, Venture Beat, and her podcast, Notes to My (Legal) Self.Olga founded ...

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