Top Crypto Tax Lawyer Jason Schwartz Joins Cahill’s D.C. Office as Partner in CahillNXT Practice

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP announced today that leading crypto tax lawyer Jason Schwartz has joined the firm as a partner in CahillNXT, the firm’s globally recognized Digital Assets and Emerging Technology practice.

Jason, who was previously the co-head of the Digital Assets and Blockchain Practice at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, is a preeminent authority on tax issues relating to digital assets, financial products, securitizations, funds, and cross-border lending.

“We are thrilled with the continued expansion of CahillNXT,” said Herb Washer, Chair of Cahill's Executive Committee. “Jason is yet another important piece in this puzzle as we strive to cement Cahill’s place as the premier destination for traditional financial institutions and emerging crypto native and FinTech companies in this dynamic sector. With his invaluable experience dealing with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Jason lends depth and breadth to our emerging presence in D.C. as well.”

Jason is widely considered one of the most esteemed tax lawyers in the digital assets space, and has earned recognition from both Chambers USA and Legal 500 US for his exceptional legal counsel. A prolific thought leader, he has authored numerous articles, including the seminal article on the taxation of decentralized finance, and is a sought-after speaker on tax and digital assets matters.

“We’re delighted to welcome Jason to Cahill,” said Samson A. Enzer, founder and Co-Chair of CahillNXT. “With Jason’s addition, we now have cutting-edge expertise to help our clients navigate the most challenging and important legal issues facing the full range of market participants in the booming crypto economy, including litigation, government enforcement defense, product counseling, capital formation and token launches, tokenization, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, EU MiCA compliance, and now crypto tax advice. Jason is the best crypto tax lawyer in the market, and his experience perfectly complements our existing strengths and further establishes CahillNXT as the foremost digital assets advisor.”

Lewis R. Cohen, Co-Chair of CahillNXT, added, “Jason is the leading authority in the crypto tax space. No one knows this world like him, which is why we are so thrilled to have him join Cahill. His exceptional grasp of digital asset taxation has made him the advisor of choice for the most sophisticated market participants, and we look forward to leveraging his expertise and insights at this critical time for the industry.”

Jason maintains a deep commitment to pro bono work, overseeing the innovative 501Foundry program, which provides comprehensive legal assistance to help nonprofit organizations incorporate and secure tax-exempt status. Through this initiative, he has helped hundreds of charitable organizations establish solid legal foundations, enabling them to focus on their missions rather than navigating complex regulatory requirements.

“The future is on chain, and CahillNXT is the first call for anyone seeking top-tier counsel on digital assets-related matters,” said Jason. “I am thrilled to join forces with this elite group at a pivotal time for the industry."

Jason received his J.D., magna cum laude, from American University, Washington College of Law, and his LL.M. and B.A., cum laude, from New York University.

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