Willkie hires ex-SEC crypto, asset management enforcers for D.C. office
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Kristina Littman, the former chief of the SEC’s crypto assets and cyber unit, and Adam Aderton will be partners in New York-founded Willkie's litigation practice. They will be based out of Willkie Farr & Gallagher's Washington, D.C., office. Law firms have focused increasingly on cryptocurrency clients as the SEC ramps up enforcement in the space. Several SEC officials have recently departed the commission for private practice, including former SEC general counsel Robert Stebbins who rejoined Willkie last year. Cravath, Swaine & Moore opened a Washington office last month with two former SEC officials, and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius earlier this year hired a 13-year SEC veteran. The Source