CS7: From Big Law to Crypto Policy | Jonathan "Birdnals" Schmalfeld
About this episode
Jonathan Schmalfeld discusses his transition from big law to advocating for crypto policy.
This episode was recorded live at Consensus Miami 2026 . Jonathan Schmalfeld — known as 'Birdnals' across Crypto Twitter — is Policy Director at The Digital Chamber . He came up doing soft IP litigation, got into crypto around 2015, and eventually turned what he was doing for fun into his full-time work. We cover the NFT IP moment, what it takes to be a real Web3 lawyer, the knowledge-sharing culture that makes this community unique, and how he went from associate at a major law firm to advocating for the industry in front of Congress and regulators. --- This episode is sponsored by FirstRead (use BYNDTHECODE10 for 10% off). This show is hosted by Yitzy Hammer . Make sure to 'follow' us and click the "alert" button so you don't miss any future episodes. Check out our new website: www.beyondthecode.fm
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