Nicole Meisner, Zachery Heck, Jason Covert, and Matthew Abese contributed a chapter for the American Bar Association’s book Banking [on] Blockchain, Second Edition.

Meisner authored a chapter on blockchain technology in payments, while Heck, Covert, and Abes co-authored a chapter on future application of blockchain technology, including use of blockchain in securing elections. 

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Photo of Nicole Meisner Nicole Meisner

Nicole chairs Taft’s PayTech and Payment Systems practice group. She counsels a wide range of companies in the payments and financial services industries, including acquiring banks, payment processors, independent sales organizations (ISOs), payment facilitators, marketplaces, mobile payment providers, FinTech companies, ACH providers, money…

Nicole chairs Taft’s PayTech and Payment Systems practice group. She counsels a wide range of companies in the payments and financial services industries, including acquiring banks, payment processors, independent sales organizations (ISOs), payment facilitators, marketplaces, mobile payment providers, FinTech companies, ACH providers, money transmitters, prepaid access providers, and digital currency companies.

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Photo of Zachary Heck Zachary Heck

Zach’s practice focuses on privacy, data security and artificial intelligence (“AI”) counseling. Specifically, Zach assists clients in the areas of privacy compliance, data governance, and guidance in the aftermath of an information security incident. He regularly advises organizations on the responsible development, deployment…

Zach’s practice focuses on privacy, data security and artificial intelligence (“AI”) counseling. Specifically, Zach assists clients in the areas of privacy compliance, data governance, and guidance in the aftermath of an information security incident. He regularly advises organizations on the responsible development, deployment, and governance of artificial intelligence systems, including compliance with emerging state, federal, and international AI regulations. In addition, he counsels technology providers on the regulatory, security, and governance considerations associated with FinTech innovations, including blockchain, digital assets, and AI-driven financial tools.

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Photo of Jason Covert Jason Covert

Jason is a former federal prosecutor and experienced trial attorney who represents individuals and corporations in a variety of litigation matters, including criminal investigations, regulatory enforcement actions, and internal investigations. Prior to joining Taft, he spent more than a decade with the federal…

Jason is a former federal prosecutor and experienced trial attorney who represents individuals and corporations in a variety of litigation matters, including criminal investigations, regulatory enforcement actions, and internal investigations. Prior to joining Taft, he spent more than a decade with the federal government, serving the last six years as a white-collar prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division, Fraud Section, and before that, as an enforcement attorney with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Jason leverages that experience and knowledge to provide clients with the full range of advice and guidance needed to navigate the ever-increasing complexity of the federal regulatory and criminal justice systems.

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Photo of Matthew Abes Matthew Abes

Matthew is an associate attorney in Taft’s Stuart office. He has built his practice around intellectual property and complex business litigation, with experience in business litigation, real estate litigation, construction litigation, and fiduciary, trust, and estate disputes

He is recognized for his work…

Matthew is an associate attorney in Taft’s Stuart office. He has built his practice around intellectual property and complex business litigation, with experience in business litigation, real estate litigation, construction litigation, and fiduciary, trust, and estate disputes

He is recognized for his work on high-stakes intellectual property litigation and securities/brokerage litigation matters, as well as for his involvement in cases requiring sophisticated analysis of commercial and real estate conflicts. He delivers highly personalized legal services and is a member of the Young Lawyers Division of The Florida Bar.

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