Leadership Team
Jacqueline Cooper
(Founder) Director of Legal & Communications
Jacqueline Cooper is a blockchain attorney, NBCT educator, international author & CEO of the Blockchain Legal Institute.
Matt Rogers
(Co-Founder) Director of Strategy
Co-Founder & CTO of the Blockchain Legal Institute and accomplished executive, hackathoner, and college lecturer. His leadership spans decades in solutions architecture, software engineering, and strategic planning.
Anthony Howell
Director of Governmental Affairs
A prominent figure in international relations.With a primary focus on promoting Bermuda in the global discourse, Anthony has been influential in spearheading and supporting business development initiatives, particularly those in the burgeoning fintech and digital asset sector.
Dr. Christopher Smithmyer
Director of Research & Standards
CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Chris Smithmyer holds advanced degrees in Law, Business, Conflict Management, Labor Relations, and International Transactions.
Remi Alli
Director of Arbitration
Remi Alli, holds a law degree, master's degree in Health Law and Policy, and has worked for publications such as Forbes and Investopedia.
Paul Dowding
DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRY INFRASTRUCTURE
Paul Dowding has worked over 34 years in financial operations management, innovation, design and re-engineering.
Allison Maffit
Director of Regulatory Compliance
Allison is an attorney with Cogent Law Group where she focuses on blockchain, fintech, and digital assets.
Richard Jackson
Director of U.S. Intergovernmental Affairs
The Director of U.S. Intergovernmental Affairs serves as DARA’s primary liaison between federal and state government entities.