The voluntary carbon markets have expanded rapidly recently, capturing the attention of entrepreneurs, corporate entities, and investors. Today, however, like many burgeoning markets, the voluntary carbon markets are susceptible to instability – and crime – in the absence of sufficient infrastructure, transparency, and standardized operating procedures.

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Photo of David I. Miller David I. Miller

David I. Miller, an experienced trial lawyer and former federal prosecutor, focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense, government and internal investigations, securities and commodities enforcement, related complex civil litigation, and cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, anti-money laundering, and national security matters. Previously, David served…

David I. Miller, an experienced trial lawyer and former federal prosecutor, focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense, government and internal investigations, securities and commodities enforcement, related complex civil litigation, and cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, anti-money laundering, and national security matters. Previously, David served for five years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York (S.D.N.Y.), over half that time as a member of the Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force. He also served as a terrorism prosecutor with the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, as an Assistant General Counsel for the Central Intelligence Agency, and as a white-collar, securities, and commercial litigation attorney in private practice. Before joining Greenberg Traurig, David was a partner at another global law firm.

Photo of Daniel P. Filor Daniel P. Filor

Daniel P. Filor, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, focuses his practice on government investigations, securities and commodities fraud, antitrust law and white collar criminal defense. With both civil and criminal law experience, Daniel counsels clients on

Daniel P. Filor, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, focuses his practice on government investigations, securities and commodities fraud, antitrust law and white collar criminal defense. With both civil and criminal law experience, Daniel counsels clients on a wide variety of matters ranging from criminal fraud allegations to complex commercial litigation.

With more than a decade of experience in the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Daniel uses his understanding of how governmental decision-making works to advise individual and organizational clients confronting criminal and civil allegations of misconduct. While his courtroom advocacy and trial practice is extensive, Daniel also focuses on working with prosecutors and regulators to avoid charges and resolve issues before investigations become public.

His recent work includes white collar defense victories such as persuading the SDNY to dismiss its securities fraud indictment against his client, a public company CFO, in United States v. Pappagallo, and the first-ever acquittal in a commodities “spoofing” trial in United States v. Flotron. Daniel also recently succeeded in having all insider trading charges dismissed against his foreign clients in a high-profile case brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, he represented several individuals and companies in the DOJ Special Counsel’s Office investigation into the 2016 presidential election.

Photo of Jeffry M. Henderson Jeffry M. Henderson

Jeffry M. Henderson, a former general counsel for a publicly traded futures commission merchant, has deep futures and derivatives industry experience. He focuses his practice on a variety of complex compliance, regulatory, investigation, litigation, and managed fund matters. This representation regularly involves futures,

Jeffry M. Henderson, a former general counsel for a publicly traded futures commission merchant, has deep futures and derivatives industry experience. He focuses his practice on a variety of complex compliance, regulatory, investigation, litigation, and managed fund matters. This representation regularly involves futures, derivatives, swaps, forex, securities, cryptocurrency, and binary options. He represents and advises a broad range of clients, including futures commission merchants, broker-dealers, investment advisers, commodity trading advisers, introducing brokers, forex trading firms, commodity pool operators, and hedge fund managers. He also provides counsel to a variety of industry participants, including proprietary trading firms and exempt investment managers regarding disclosure matters and compliance obligations and regulatory and enforcement matters. He is also regularly involved in defending member and member firms before CFTC, NFA, SEC and FINRA. He currently serves as a public director for an applicant Designated Contract Market and an applicant Designated Clearing Organization.

Photo of Ashley LeBlanc Ashley LeBlanc

Ashley A. LeBlanc is Of Counsel in the Litigation Practice of Greenberg Traurig’s New York office. She focuses on various types of complex commercial and securities litigation in both state and federal courts with an emphasis on contract disputes, securities class actions, real…

Ashley A. LeBlanc is Of Counsel in the Litigation Practice of Greenberg Traurig’s New York office. She focuses on various types of complex commercial and securities litigation in both state and federal courts with an emphasis on contract disputes, securities class actions, real estate related litigation, and judgment enforcement. Ashley also regularly engages in pro bono litigation for non-profit organizations and has represented minors, women, and artists in a variety of matters including immigration, child support and custody, divorce, and alternative dispute resolution.

Photo of Nicholas T. Barnes Nicholas T. Barnes

Nicholas Barnes, an associate in the Litigation Practice of Greenberg Traurig’s New York office, focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense and government investigations. Prior to joining the firm, Nick served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office,

Nicholas Barnes, an associate in the Litigation Practice of Greenberg Traurig’s New York office, focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense and government investigations. Prior to joining the firm, Nick served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, where he investigated and prosecuted a wide variety of felony matters, including, but not limited to, violent crimes, sexual assaults, narcotics trafficking, and financial frauds. He has conducted 12 trials to verdict, drafting and arguing related motions, hearings, and appeals.