On Tuesday, Feb. 8, the Strauss Center is pleased to welcome Sina Kian, a Strauss Technology, Security and Global Affairs Fellow and UT Austin adjunct professor, for a talk on "Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain: What are they and how can lawyers get involved?" Kian, VP of strategy at blockchain startup Aleo and former law clerk to Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts, will talk with Strauss Deputy Director Adam Klein.
The event sponsors follow the University of Texas's public health related policies. There is an inherent risk of exposure to viruses and other health threats in any public space. Attendees voluntarily assume all associated risks. All UT guidelines and FAQs about COVID-19 can be found at Protect Texas Together.
Biography
Sina Kian is VP of strategy at Aleo, a startup building a decentralized blockchain that uses cryptography to provide significantly enhanced data security and privacy capabilities. His background is in law, policy and finance. He graduated from Stanford Law School and clerked on the D.C. Circuit for Judge Thomas B. Griffith and Judge David S. Tatel, and on the Supreme Court for Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. Kian then practiced law at WilmerHale, where he worked on appellate litigation in federal courts around the country, including the Supreme Court, and with the Strategic Response Group, a bipartisan group that assists clients in navigating multifaceted challenges with legal, public policy and media dimensions. Following his time at WilmerHale, he transitioned to an investing role, working as a vice president at Blackstone, and then as a director at Kennedy Lewis, where he led investments in technology across sectors. Kian has also served as an adviser at the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, and currently serves as an advisor to SentiLink, a company that provides identity verification and fraud prevention services. He is a term member on the Council of Foreign Relations.