NEW YORK – National law firm Lowenstein Sandler LLP is proud to announce that Ryne Miller will join the firm as partner, Chair of the firm’s Commodities, Futures & Derivatives practice, and Co-chair of Lowenstein Crypto, effective November 18, 2024.
Miller advises U.S. and global leaders at both traditional financial markets firms and innovative financial technology companies, providing counsel on a wide range of high stakes and sensitive matters while drawing on his prior experience in both the private and public sectors. He advises clients throughout every stage of enterprise: from initial negotiations with key strategic partners; through governance design, idea generation, regulatory analysis, and license applications; to commercial launch. He also manages crisis and incident response situations, including investigative and enforcement matters involving the Commodities, Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the National Futures Association (NFA), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and multiple other Federal and state regulatory bodies.
Ethan L. Silver, who chairs Lowenstein Sandler’s FinTech and Broker-Dealer practices and serves as Co-Chair of Lowenstein Crypto, says: “Ryne commands intense respect throughout the industry: he has served on the front lines of the digital currency revolution, having been an essential and trusted advisor to many builders in the crypto ecosystem. We are excited to have Ryne join our team as we continue to cement Lowenstein as the destination firm for advising emerging companies and FinTech companies and all their regulatory matters.”
Silver adds: “Ryne has specialized insight into the new technologies at play in the trading and clearing of futures, options, and derivatives, as well as the rules that govern them. His experience in this area further enhances the transactional capabilities of Lowenstein’s highly sophisticated investment teams.”
Miller says: “I’m delighted to be joining the team at Lowenstein Sandler, where we will launch the firm's Commodities, Futures & Derivatives practice to offer a full-service platform to meet the needs of our growing trading and markets client group. In parallel, I am honored to partner with their exceptional digital assets team that has been instrumental in the growth of many leading Web3 companies from their beginnings. Working with a team of the caliber of Ethan and his colleagues at Lowenstein will empower me to deliver excellent service, at scale, to clients with complex and evolving legal needs in the dynamic fintech marketplace.”
Gary M. Wingens, Chair and Managing Partner of Lowenstein Sandler, says: “Ryne offers a nuanced understanding of the interplay between financial services, venture capital, and investment management, particularly with regard to OTC derivatives, futures, and other complex financial products. The focus of his interdisciplinary practice aligns perfectly with Lowenstein Sandler’s strategic plan and vision for the future, where we help clients navigate the intersection of technology and law. Our clients will benefit from the depth and breadth of the firm’s collective knowledge of the financial, intellectual property, and regulatory factors influencing this new economy.”
Prior to joining the firm, Miller served as general counsel to FTX US, Co-head of the Commodities, Futures & Derivatives group of an Am Law 25 firm, and legal counsel to the former Chair of the U.S. CFTC. He is a member of the Derivatives and Futures Law Committee of the American Bar Association, as well as a member of the Executive Committee of the Futures Industry Association’s Law & Compliance Division.
About Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Lowenstein Sandler is a national law firm with over 350 lawyers based in New York, Palo Alto, New Jersey, Utah, and Washington, D.C. The firm represents leaders in virtually every sector of the global economy, with particular emphasis on investment funds, life sciences, and technology. Recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit and high standard of client service, the firm is committed to the interests of its clients, colleagues, and communities.
