Alert 04.10.25
U.S. Department of Justice Curtails “Regulation by Prosecution” in Digital Asset Enforcement
A new DOJ policy directs prosecutors to focus on crypto fraud and use of digital assets to facilitate other crimes.
Alexis Wansac is a trial-focused litigator with a focus on high-stakes, media-sensitive matters encompassing issues of technology, national security, and consumer protection.
Alexis represents domestic and foreign clients across a range of matters, serving as trusted counsel on a number of highly sensitive cases and complex commercial disputes. Alexis combines strategic insight with a steadfast commitment to achieving favorable outcomes in the most challenging environments to help clients navigate complex legal, reputational and operational challenges.
Representative Experience
- Advises on complex multidistrict litigation strategy involving alleged violations of the Anti-Terrorism Act and Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.
- Provides compliance and strategy advice related to risks of civil liability as a result of U.S. sanctions.
- Represents major video game company in consumer protection and intellectual property-related dispute.
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- Successfully defended through international arbitration a large electronics company in a cross-border dispute with excess of $40 million in controversy, including recovery of attorneys’ fees.
- Represented technology company in investigation brought by Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia.
- Represented a loan provider in a civil investigation demand issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
- Successfully defended through arbitration a real estate trust company against claims of breach of contract and fraud in a multi-million-dollar dispute involving the buyout of a minority interest in a land development partnership.
- Defended former co-president of uranium transportation company against Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and related federal charges through a multiweek criminal trial, resulting in acquittals of multiple charges.
Professional Highlights
Speaking Engagements
- “Waiver of Subrogation Clauses and Provisions in Construction Contracts,” Lorman CLE Webinar, June 11, 2024.
- “Whose Fault is it Anyway: Section 230 & Liability for Online Harms,” Pillsbury CLE Webinar, Nov. 9, 2023.
External Publications
- “Subrogation 101 (and Why You Should Care), “ The Real Estate Finance Journal (Fall 2023). Co-author.
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• “The Singapore Convention: Not Much There, There,” 3 ITA REVIEW 32 (2021). Co-author.
• “GAR Know How Litigation: USA,” Global Arbitration Review (2021). Co-author.
• “Disclosure at Home & Across the Pond,” 170 New Law Journal 19 (July 15, 2020). Co-author.
- Firm Publications
- “Level Unlocked: Insurance Recovery Options for Video Game Manufacturers Facing Video Game Addiction Lawsuits,” (Oct. 24, 2024), Policyholder Pulse. Co-author.
- “Subrogation 101 (and Why Should I Care?)” (June 8, 2023), Policyholder Pulse. Co-author.
- “USDA Outlines $19 Billion in COVID-19 Relief” (Apr. 22, 2020), Policyholder Pulse. Co-author.
- Associations
- Video Game Bar Association.
- International Game Developers Association.
- American Bar Association, International Section.
- American Bar Association, Digital Games and New Media Committee.
Education
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J.D., Harvard Law School, 2019
B.A., University of Central Florida, 2014
cum laude
Admissions
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District of Columbia
New York