2026 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Award Winners Announced
These W&L alumni exemplify leadership, service and professional excellence and will be honored during Five-Star Festival, Sept. 18-19.
Alumni Profiles Archive (166 Stories)
What’s Next for Caroline Natwick ’26
This fall, Natwick will enter the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Leading With Trust
Graham Frankel Smith ’02 never dreamed of a career in public service. She wanted to study journalism in college, which brought her to Washington and Lee University.
What’s Next for Bailey Jordan ’26
Jordan is moving back to her hometown in North Carolina to work in the marketing department at Allspring Global Investments.
Raising the Bar
Three W&L alumni are continuing their dedication to public service as presidents of their respective state bar associations.
What’s Next for Natalie Richards ’26
Richards, a strategic communication major, will be working at Rational 360 as a Public Relations Fellow.
Saving the Season: How Special Collections and University Alumni Preserved a Piece of W&L’s Athletics History
Reel-to-reel videos from the 1974 lacrosse season were preserved, digitized and turned into a documentary about one of the most notable teams in the school’s rich athletics history.
What’s Next for Marshall Wilt ’26
Wilt is working in wealth management at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Atlanta.
What’s Next for Devlin Daugherty ’26
Daugherty will be attending graduate school at James Madison University to study occupational therapy.
What’s Next for Lauren Long ’26
Long, a biochemistry major, will be attending Indiana University School of Medicine in the fall.
Record Attendance and Giving Define Alumni Weekend
Alumni returned to campus to celebrate W&L’s annual spring gathering.
W&L Welcomes New Trustee Rebecca Timmis Russell ’08
Trustee-elect Kevin Batteh ’95, ‘98L, winner of the 2026 Alumni Trustee Election, will be sworn in at the board’s fall meeting.
Celebrate and Commemorate at W&L Alumni Weekend 2026
Alumni from the classes ending in 1 and 6 are invited to return to campus April 30-May 3 for a weekend of celebration and support of Washington and Lee.
Beyond the Classroom
Lela Casey ’25 took her education around the world with a series of immersive language learning opportunities made possible by W&L’s Office of Fellowships.
To the Moon and Back with Andy Scott ’99
Scott, systems analysis integration lead for the Orion program at Lockheed Martin, shares about his role in the Artemis II mission.
W&L Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
This year's honorees will be recognized during Alumni Weekend from April 30-May 3.
Brooks Fischer ’97: The Value of the Humanities in Business
Fischer returned to campus on March 18 to share how he used his English major as a building block to his successful career as managing partner at Yates Insurance and to impart to students the benefit of exploring the humanities and the arts.
A Century of Giving Back
Washington and Lee University students have spent more than 100 years turning gratitude into generosity and inspiring future generations to do the same.
Graham Frankel Smith ’02: The Speaking Tradition Fosters Connection
The mayor of Mountain Brook, Alabama, reflected on the importance of the Speaking Tradition in creating community in a recent blog.
Washington and Lee University to Host 2026 Entrepreneurship Summit
The two-day program will be held on campus March 20-21.
Finding the Why
Phil Marella '81 is the founder of Dana's Angels Research Trust, an organization dedicated to funding research on Niemann-Pick disease type C.
Path to Professorship
For Troy Larsen ’22, the dream to become a professor began as an undergraduate and became a reality thanks to opportunities made possible by W&L’s Office of Fellowships.
A Foundation for Leadership
For Thomas “T.” ’99 and Tasha ’00 Blair, leadership has always been a shared pursuit, rooted in intellectual curiosity, steady integrity and a drive to give back.
A Tale of Two Love Stories
Thirty years apart, a W&L love story continues.
W&L Welcomes New Trustees James Y. Kerr II ’86, P’27 and M. Roy Burns ’99
Kerr and Burns were sworn in as trustees on Feb. 6.
Chronicles: Peak Connections
Christopher Lion '86 and Claire Mackin '20 discovered their W&L connection in Africa, summiting Mount Kilimanjaro for The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
From the Sidelines to the World Stage
Kaylee Hartung ’07 will cover two of the world’s premier sporting events during a single month.
An Extraordinary Evolution
What started as a Spring Term Abroad class in the Galapagos Islands — and a passion project by biology professor emeritus Cleveland Hickman — received new life as a mobile app.
Career Connections
The W&L network is perhaps most illustrative in the early-career assistance and opportunities our alumni provide to current students.
Refining an Industry
Eric Herrera ’20 was recently named to the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his work with chemical manufacturing startup MaverickX, which he cofounded with Jesse Evans ’20.
Where Tradition Meets Entrepreneurship: The University Store’s Student and Alumni Connection
The University Store has become an unexpected incubator, offering a platform to launch and grow entrepreneurial ventures.
Brian ’96 and Katie ’95 Boland on Building a Well-Being Economy
The Bolands have dedicated their time and energy to building a more equitable economic system.
Midnight Breakfast: A Tradition Worth Staying Up For
Since 1992, the W&L community has come together to provide students with sustenance and camaraderie during finals week.
John Folsom ’73, P’03 Receives the Order of the Palmetto
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster bestowed Folsom with the state’s highest civilian honor.
Leading by Example
For Captain Michael Holifield ’89, being a career public servant is about lifting and supporting the people around him to the best of his ability.
Record Attendance Marks the Sixth Washington and Lee Real Estate Forum
Washington and Lee's Real Estate Forum, held October 8–9, saw record-breaking attendance at its sixth biannual event.
Gratitude Through Giving
Nick Peacher ’15 and Elizabeth Bucklee Peacher ’13 strive to give back through volunteering and philanthropy to ensure others have access to the formative W&L experience they cherish.
W&L Class Agents Demonstrate School Spirit in Action
For nearly 100 years, W&L has benefited from engaged alumni volunteering to connect with their classmates.
2025 Ball Award Winners Make an Impact in Students’ Lives
Alina de Zoysa ’25 and Henry Chen ’25 are applying lessons learned at W&L to their work helping K-12 students succeed.
W&L Welcomes New Trustees Thomas J. Sheehan ’90 and Andrew W. Tate ’98
Sheehan and Tate were sworn in as trustees on Oct. 17.
W&L Celebrates Return of Five-Star Generals to Campus
The weekend marked a near record-breaking celebration for the classes of 1975 and earlier.
Washington and Lee University to Host Real Estate Forum
The event will be held in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8-9.
W&L Sees All-Time Record-Breaking Attendance at Young Alumni Weekend
Alumni enjoyed reconnecting with their collegiate roots in weekend festivities featuring reunions for the classes of 2015, 2020 and 2025.
Washington and Lee University Launches New Colonnade Connections
Follow the personalized instructions on how to activate account to the new alumni directory.
Blending Passion with Integrity
For Sam Tannahill ’91, W&L provided a foundation of integrity, leadership and intellectual curiosity that have guided his personal and professional life.
2025 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards
These alumni exemplify leadership, service and professional excellence and will be honored during Five-Star Festival, Oct. 3–5, 2025.
Thomas Grove ’02 Wins a Pulitzer Prize with Wall Street Journal Team
The Central and Eastern European correspondent’s article was a part of a Wall Street Journal series investigating Elon Musk that won best national reporting.
Bringing Humanity Into The Conversation
Kate LeMasters ’15 cultivated a career of addressing public health inequalities with marginalized societies.
Building Global Bridges
I’m absolutely convinced that all my classmates from the Class of 1998 are leading, in one way or another, lives of consequence.
W&L Outcomes: Charlie Mlcek ’25
Mlcek is returning to Capitol Hill as an AI Policy Fellow through the Horizon Institute for Public Service.
Team Player
When Jackson Stokes ’25 walked across the stage in May to accept his Washington and Lee University diploma, he was certain that while he was leaving the campus behind, the community would travel with him for the rest of his life.
W&L Outcomes: Tara Trinley ’25
Trinley has accepted an officer commission with the U.S. Army National Guard and plans to attend law school after completing her training.
The Life of a Book
Every book begins the same way: from a flash of inspiration. As it moves through the world of imagination, a team of creatives brings the final idea into existence. Once it takes shape, readers are allowed windows into other worlds that offer new perspectives – and leave an indelible mark on their lives.
Prologue with Billy Webster ’79
Webster released his first book, "Rockets' Red Glare," in May.
W&L Outcomes: Luke Fountain ’25
After graduation, Fountain will complete a fellowship at CNBC doing business reporting for digital and television platforms.
Allie Stankewich ’23 Awarded SIT Alice Rowan Swanson Fellowship
While working for the Fulbright program as a teaching mentor in Uganda, Stankewich partnered with a local organization to build a fish farm social enterprise.
W&L Outcomes: Cat Caples ’25
After making connections through the W&L alumni network, Caples will be working as a mechanical and design engineer at Hardwire LLC.
W&L Outcomes: Caroline Linen ’25
One of the Class of 2025 valedictorians, Linen will work as a medical assistant for a year while interviewing for physician assistant programs.
Best Practice
Dr. Charles Frankum ’90 lays claim to being one of the few surgeons in the country who flies himself to appointments at rural hospitals.
W&L Outcomes: Luke Avigliano ’25
Avigliano is studying for the MCAT this summer and then will be working as a scribe for a pediatrician.
Remarkable Women
At the 2025 undergraduate Commencement, Barbara Jenkins ’92L, Kate Jenkins Howard ’99 and Kylie Therrien ’25 became the first female triple generation legacy at Washington and Lee University.
W&L Outcomes: Alaina Pastore ’25
This fall, Pastore will enter a one-year master's program at the Shakespeare Institute at the University of Birmingham in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England.
Trident Rising: How the W&L Alumni Network Brought a Professional Soccer Team to Life
Classmates Mikel Parker ’99 and Jason Jarecki ’99 serve as co-owners of Trident FC, a professional soccer team that will compete in a $1 million winner-take-all soccer tournament in June.
W&L Celebrates Record-Setting Reunion Attendance and Giving
Alumni returned to campus to celebrate W&L’s annual spring Alumni Weekend.
American Dream
Tolu Olubunmi ’02 has made her journey to citizenship an opportunity to inspire and serve others.
W&L Welcomes New Trustees Jason W. Aiken ’94 and Courtney Camp Enloe ’97L
Aiken and Enloe were sworn in as trustees on May 9.
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Brandon Chalk '00 followed his love for the outdoors all around the world, summiting the highest peaks on each of the seven continents with his wife, Kristine Chalk.
Noteworthy Impact
Burr Datz ’75 has been a pillar of support – and supplier of stories and songs – to the W&L community for five decades.
Preserving the Future
Robert Balentine '79 and his wife, Betty, are recipients of the 2025 Cynthia Pratt Laughlin Medal from the Garden Club of America for their preservation work at the Southern Highlands Reserve.
Bridging College and Career
As Andrew Barnett ’02 and his wife, Tori, contemplated how they could play a role in the lives of future Washington and Lee University students, they knew they wanted to make a gift that exemplified their values.
Ainsley Daigle ’13 Named to Billboard’s Women in Music 2025 List
The vice president at Firebird Artist Management was honored in the multisector category.
W&L Announces 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
This year's honorees will be recognized during Alumni Weekend from May 1-4.
Celebrate and Give Back at W&L Alumni Weekend 2025
Alumni from the classes of 1975-2010 are invited to return to campus May 1-4 for a weekend of celebration and the presentation of the 25th and 50th reunion gifts.
W&L Energy Forum Launches with Powerful Conversations in Houston
The newest addition to the university’s affinity-based career events brings alumni and industry leaders together to explore the future of energy.
Inaugural ‘W&L Salutes’ Alumni Event Strengthens Connections, Honors the Military Service of W&L Community Members
The weekend event was commemorated with a ceremonial coin presentation with a coin designed by ROTC Cadet Carey Camp ’25.
Washington and Lee University to Host 2025 Entrepreneurship Summit
The two-day program will be held on campus April 11-12.
The Right Direction
Stephen Welker ’05 honors his past by shaping the future.
Healthy Focus
Cory Allison '94, P'26 hopes to change the way hospitals and doctors approach surgical prep.
Tricia Miller ’93 Featured in Insider Athens Magazine
Miller was named one of the most inspiring women in Athens, Georgia.
The Grand Affair
Ahead of the 2025 edition of Fancy Dress, take a visual walk down memory lane with the beloved W&L tradition.
Brooke deRosa ’01’s ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ Enjoys World Premiere at Carnegie Hall
DeRosa composed the music for the opera based on the short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
Charting New Waters
From rehabilitating its finances to reviving endangered species, Keith Sanford ’80 transformed the Tennessee Aquarium’s future.
Heart of the Matter
Dr. Matthew Sackett ’90, P’18 is on the cutting edge of cardiac treatments.
Brett Strohsacker ’06 Gives a Bird’s-Eye View of Super Bowl Victory
The vice president of football communications for the Philadelphia Eagles enjoys his team’s second Super Bowl victory.
Bedrock Values
Howard Capito ’68 established the Christopher D. Connors Endowment for Earth and Environmental Geoscience to honor the “living legend” and support student internships in geology and related fields.
Continuing a Legacy of Philanthropy
Hank Ingram '13 recently established the Ingram Family Student Opportunity Endowment to further community-based learning opportunities for W&L students in Rockbridge County.
A True W&L Love Story
Kimberly Booth Rimmer ’91 and Bobby Rimmer ’90 discovered the power and strength of W&L friendships when faced with tragedy.
Living a Legacy
After 38 years in the federal government, Mark Bradley ’78 has made sure to think beyond himself and serve the greater good.
Simple Interventions
For Dr. Kelli Jarrell ’12, a multidisciplinary approach is foundational to her career in social emergency medicine.
Meet Cute
From stolen sandwiches to stolen hearts, these W&L alumni share their stories of how they met their significant other.
Meg Smith ’12 Named a ‘40 Under 40’ by The Roanoker Magazine
The chief operating officer for MKB, Realtors was recognized for her significant impact on the real estate industry and community in Southwest Virginia.
W&L Welcomes New Trustee Joelle James Phillips ’95L
Joelle James Phillips ‘95L joined the Washington and Lee University Board of Trustees on Feb. 7, at the board’s winter meeting in Lexington, Virginia.
High-wire Act
Whether he is trying a case or drumming with a jazz band, Curtis Joseph ’93, ’96L doesn’t miss a beat.
Bill and Wendy Payne Champion W&L’s Institutional History Museum with $3.5M Gift
Trustee issues challenge for support of the project.
On Our Honor
Past presidents of Washington and Lee University’s Executive Committee reflect on how it prepared them for a life of values-driven leadership.
Appreciating the Sweetness of Life
As a radiation oncologist, Dr. Olivia Claire Ball ’09 cherishes the humanity and connection she cultivates with her patients.
Steve Abraham ’80, ’83L Named a Washingtonian of the Year for 2024
As founder and president of Wilderness Leadership and Learning, Abraham has impacted hundreds of youths in the D.C. area.
Warren Stephens ’79 Selected for U.K. Ambassadorship
Stephens, CEO of financial services firm Stephens Inc., is an emeritus member of the Washington and Lee University Board of Trustees.
Pete Abitante ’78 to Receive 2025 Award of Excellence from the Pro Football Hall of Fame
The former vice president of special projects at the NFL enjoyed a 46-year career in communications at the organization.
Generations of Generosity
The importance of philanthropy is a value that Billy Webster ’79 instilled in his children from a young age.
W&L Launches $650 Million Capital Campaign
Washington and Lee University announced on Friday, Oct. 25, the launch of a $650 million comprehensive capital campaign, Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign for Washington and Lee.
Historic Gift Allows Washington and Lee University to Adopt Need-Blind Admissions Policy
Alumnus Bill Miller donates $132 million to expand access and affordability.
The Game of Storytelling
The two W&L alums driving the content for Golf Digest share how the sport lends itself to unexpected stories and why it’s important to take big swings editorially.
Celebrating an Extraordinary Legacy
Pat and Marshall Nuckols’ estate gift supports scholarships and student opportunities.
Focusing on the Man Who Captured JFK
Steele Burrow ’13 leaned into his liberal arts education to create his first documentary, “Capturing Kennedy,” which premieres this weekend at the Boston Film Festival.
Writing His Own Ticket: Pete Abitante ’78
As a vice president at the NFL, Abitante has spearheaded communications and special projects for the organization.
Winning Mentality: Taylor Garcia ’22
The pro pickleball player has her sights set on breaking into the top 10 singles rankings.
Synthesizing the Stats: Matt Dodson ’20
This New York Giants scouting research coordinator knows it’s more than just a numbers game.
In the Lead: Scoring the Internship
Hanna Bishop ’24 and Rob DiSibio ’24 both worked for the NBA in summer 2023.
W&L Outcomes: William Dantini ’24
Dantini was selected to join the seventh cohort of the Virginia Management Fellows program, which aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders in state government.
Working Overtime
Emmy-nominated NFL sideline reporter and ‘Today’ show contributing correspondent Kaylee Hartung '07 shows no signs of slowing down.
W&L Outcomes: Katie Yurechko ’24
After a summer internship with the University of Washington, Yurechko will be pursuing her master’s degree at the University of Oxford.
Championing Tennis
Recently retired CEO of the USPTA John Embree ’75 hopes to inspire members of the younger generation to pursue a career in his beloved sport.
Going for the Goal
Matt Simpson ’12 captured silver in goalball at the Paralympics in 2016. He’s hoping to top that this summer.
W&L Outcomes: Kathleen Roberts ’24
Roberts is pursuing her doctorate in educational psychology through the LIME program at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
W&L Outcomes: Jack Maloy ’24
In September, Maloy will move to Germany for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship.
Second Act: Stanley Erdreich Jr. ’57
After a 60-year career in investment banking, real estate and venture capital, Erdreich embraced his creative side and turned his passion for poetry into songwriting.
W&L Outcomes: Kathryn Cover ’24
Cover is working as a public relations apprentice at Prosek Partners in New York City.
W&L Alumna Maria Kisker ’21 Selected for Fulbright to Taiwan
Kisker will pursue a master’s degree in political economy at National Tsing Hua University.
W&L Outcomes: Lucy Donahue ’24
After graduation, Donahue is working as a financial analyst at Amazon and pursuing her CPA.
W&L Outcomes: Perry Kramer ’24
After a backpacking trip through Southeast Asia, Kramer is moving to NYC and will start working for Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in October.
W&L Outcomes: Shanna Kim ’24
Kim is pursuing her Master of Public Policy at Duke University.
Live from the Paris Olympics
Alex Maragos ’13’s love of journalism started through the profession’s inside access to sports. He brings it full circle in covering the 2024 Paris Olympics for NBC 5 Chicago.
W&L Outcomes: Jackson Hotchkiss ’24
Hotchkiss is spending the next year competing in professional cycling events.
W&L Outcomes: Lillie Taylor ’24
Taylor is moving to Niigata Prefecture, Japan, to work as an assistant language teacher for the JET Program.
Running the World
With a goal to run a marathon on every continent, Julia Poppenberg ’19 sets her sights on Antarctica.
W&L Outcomes: Pari Ahmadi ’24
Pari Ahmadi ’24 will be working as a clinical research coordinator at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute before attending medical school.
Larry Connolly’s Running for the Roses
The 1979 W&L alumnus has two horses running in the 2024 Kentucky Derby with his syndicate, West Paces Racing.
Wangdali C. “Wali” Bacdayan ’92 Sworn in as Rector of Washington and Lee University
The board elected Bacdayan as the university’s 32nd rector during its October 2023 meeting.
Chronicles: Racing Into History
A statue of Secretariat made a stop in Lexington last spring, as the man whose dream produced the Virginia-born racehorse was a W&L alumnus and trustee emeritus.
Friends Without Borders
Lifelong friends Seng-Kah “Henry” Baey ’83 and Dan Einstein ’83 reflect on their time at W&L.
Empathy & Compassion
In May, Mary Hipp ’90 said being a member of the second class of women undergraduates at W&L taught her a lot— although she didn’t realize it at the time.
From Big Law to Foreign Assets
Chrishon McManus ’14L—attorney and competitive swimmer—radiates calm when it counts.
For Ross Draber ’10, people come first
The United Bank senior executive engages with the W&L community through student recruitment and event participation.
Rachel Adams-Heard ’16 wins prestigious business journalism award
The Bloomberg reporter was recognized for her work on investigative podcast “In Trust.”
Catching up with Laura Lemon ’16
W&L’s campus culture — from small classes to the Speaking Tradition — gave Lemon the communication skills and confidence to succeed.
Catching up with Mike Weaver ’20
Weaver’s advice for current students: Take advantage of every opportunity and embrace respectful debate.
Catching up with Sarah Tilbor ’08
For Tilbor, W&L instilled a healthy curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
Catching up with Kathryn Young ’19
Young learned the critical skills to excel at her job from the veteran journalists in Reid Hall.
Catching up with Wes Haydon ’09
Haydon credits the W&L community for inspiring him and guiding him toward success.
Catching up with Greg Barrow ’87
Barrow’s experience at W&L gave him the confidence to work through any challenge or opportunity.
Growing a Greener Future
For W&L alumni Kevin Green ’07 and Amanda Green ’06, nature and nurture go hand-in-hand.
The Art of: Climate Activism
Nate Abercrombie ’20, conservative outreach coordinator at Citizens Climate Lobby, works toward finding common ground.
Alumnus-owned property on view during Historic Garden Week
Stonegate Guesthouse, recently purchased and renovated by Derek Hutton ’93, is a featured Lexington landmark of the Garden Club of Virginia’s 90th annual event.
Catching up with Padget Sutherland ’17
Sutherland's advice for current students: "Don’t take yourself too seriously!"
Meet Tucker Kavanagh ’16
Kavanagh encourages current students to "never be afraid to reach out to the W&L network."
The Art of: Cutting the Cord
Nancy Reinhart '00 is a midwife and health care practitioner who empowers women and families during their pregnancy.
The Art of: Laying Down a Track
Kenny Sharp '12 is a singer/songwriter and owner of Brown Liquor Music.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Laura Adelman Philipson ’01 and Hayley Huber ’23 discuss their experiences as W&L students.
The Art of: Brushing Up
Katie Wall Podracky '05 painted the landscape of more than 40 state parks during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Joe Framptom '66 and Nate Unger '24 discuss their experiences as W&L students.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Caroline Boone Mitchell ’89 and Peyton Tysinger ’23 discuss their experiences as W&L students.
Catching up with Kassie Scott ’18
Scott's advice for current students: "There is no one way to do college. Do it your way and make it count."
The Art of: Roaming Freely
Sandy Hooper ’97, ’03L sold his home and went part time at work to travel the country in a camper van.
The Art Of: Crushing the Grape
Enrico de Alessandrini ’84, P’23 is the owner of award-winning Sassaia Winery.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Tracey Thornblade Belmont '92 and Posi Oluwakuyide ’24 discuss their experiences as W&L students.
Meet Elizabeth Mugo ’19
Mugo says that, above all, W&L taught her to "always be curious."
The Art Of: Taming the Current
After nearly three decades of training, Laura Goodwin '99 accomplished her lifelong dream: to swim the English Channel.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Hardin Marion and Carter Chandler discuss their experiences as W&L students.
Sarah Streeper ’14 Recognized for Commitment to Animal Welfare
During the pandemic, she launched a helpline to support struggling pet owners.
Samantha McLemore ’02 and Lee Hollis ’86 to Join W&L Board of Trustees
McLemore and Hollis will be sworn in at the board’s spring meeting.
Community Foundations
Craig Jones has been an active volunteer in his community, particularly the KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools.
‘A Sacred Trust’
Paul Schlimm ’87, who retired from the Army as a colonel in 2016, credits W&L with preparing him for command, beginning his 27-year career as an officer.
‘Living Honestly’
Ten years after helping found the LGBTQ Resource Center at W&L, Chris Washnock ’12 has carried its community-building lessons into a career in faith-based advocacy.
Exploring Appalachia through Data Science
A year after graduating, Tim Pierce ’20 uses data science to map job skills in Appalachian labor markets.
Bits and Blocks
Kevin Batteh, ’95 and ‘98L, navigates new technology to advise blockchain and cryptocurrency clients.
