Welcome to G. Dowd Law, where your legal concerns meet unparalleled expertise and dedication. Founding attorney, George Dowd, brings a wealth of industry experience to the table, ensuring that every case is approached with a profound understanding of the issues and a robust strategy.
At G. Dowd Law, we pride ourselves on not just delivering results, but also fostering a transparent and supportive environment for our clients. Your journey towards justice and peace of mind begins here, with a firm that values integrity, excellence, and attention to your unique legal needs.
G. Dowd Law
In The News
George Dowd Joins Panel at The Full FX at FIA Expo in Chicago
George Dowd Presents at the Illinois Creditors Bar Association’s 2022 Fall Seminar on “Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets”
George Dowd Co-Authors IICLE Digital Assets, Cryptocurrencies, and Blockchain
George Dowd to Host Panel on Decentralized Exchanges at NYC DAO Conference
George Dowd to Speak on Decentralized Exchanges at 1st Annual Web3 Law Conference
George Dowd Joins Panel at DAO Denver 2022
George Dowd to Speak on “Exploring the Legal and Business Impact of Digital Currencies” at Law.com’s General Counsel Conference Midwest
G. Dowd Law Practice Areas
Financial Markets
Founding Attorney George Dowd has over twenty-five years of experience as a market participant in the foreign exchange, financial futures, commodity futures, and metals markets and is able to provide the type of perspective that only a market participant can.
Digital Assets & Cryptocurrency
In the digital asset and cryptocurrency space George Dowd has counseled or advised startup firms, cryptocurrency exchanges, and individual market participants. George served on the Board of Directors of the Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association in 2020 and 2021.
Comprehensive Advocacy
G. Dowd Law provides comprehensive legal solutions across a myriad of practice areas, ensuring personalized attention irrespective of the case type. While our acumen in financial markets matters is noteworthy, our expertise extends to various legal domains. Embracing each client’s unique circumstances, we are committed to delivering robust representation, championing your interests through every legal hurdle.
News
ECB Publishes Progress Report on Digital Euro Preparation
1inch DAO Votes To Hire Legal and Compliance Firm
United Nations Report Claims Cryptocurrency Exchange Role in Money Laundering
Illinois General Assembly Considers FOIA Bills
US Treasury Targets Crypto Mixers for Enhanced Transparency
CFTC Enforcement Director Provides Updated Enforcement Guidance
FOIA Tug-of-War: Kieken v. City of Joliet, 2023 IL App (3d) 220392
US Fed Governor Bowman: CBDC Benefits Remain Unclear, Could Pose Significant Risks
Facebook Page Of Chicago Alderman Found To Be A Designated Public Forum
George Dowd
Founding AttorneyGeorge Dowd is an attorney and also provides subject matter expert consulting services related to the foreign exchange, futures, cryptocurrency, and metals markets.
He holds a B.A. in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross, a J.D. from the DePaul University College of Law, and is admitted to practice law in Illinois. He served on the Board of Directors of the Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association in 2020 and 2021.
George has testified as an expert in proceedings before the National Futures Association, FINRA, the London Court of International Arbitrations (LCIA), and the Federal Court of Australia.
He has given presentations, or lectured, at the People’s Bank of China (Shanghai), the DePaul University Graduate School of Business, the National Futures Association, and the Chicago Bar Association’s Futures and Derivatives Committee. He has appeared frequently on CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and the Fox Business Network.
