Register for Annual Pass, or On-Demand Video

All-Access Pass

Gain access to all of myLawCLE's 1,000+ Live webinars for only $395/yr. Includes this program and over 60 new webinars each month.

Subscribe to All-Access Pass – $395

On-Demand Video

Register for instant access to the recorded video of this one webinar.

Register for Recorded – $195.00

Cryptocurrency in Business: Legal, Tax, and Compliance Strategies for Payments and Token Based Compensation

2025-11-24 13:00:00

2025-11-24 13:00:00

2 Credits

Comprehensive guide to cryptocurrency payments, token compensation, tax treatment, and regulatory compliance for legal professionals advising business clients.

2025-11-24 13:00:00

Comprehensive guide to cryptocurrency payments, token compensation, tax treatment, and regulatory compliance for legal professionals advising business clients.

2025-11-24 13:00:00

1000+

Live stream programs

24/7

Access to live webinars & recordings

70,000+

Trusted by Legal Professionals

1000+

Live stream programs

24/7

Access to live webinars & recordings

70,000+

Trusted by Legal Professionals

1000+

Live stream programs

24/7

Access to live webinars & recordings

70,000+

Trusted by Legal Professionals

1000+

Live stream programs

24/7

Access to live webinars & recordings

70,000+

Trusted by Legal Professionals

Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn how to classify digital assets, navigate SEC and CFTC regulations, structure token compensation, and ensure compliance with the GENIUS Act and emerging frameworks.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain the ability to advise clients on tax treatment, minimize regulatory exposure, and strategically structure cryptocurrency payments and token-based compensation.

Token Classification
Understanding security, utility, payment, and stablecoin classifications determines your entire legal analysis.
Regulatory Framework
Navigate SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, and IRS requirements under the GENIUS Act and pending CLARITY Act.
Payment Systems
Structure crypto payment acceptance while addressing money transmission licensing and consumer protection obligations.
Token Compensation
Design compliant compensation structures addressing securities law, state wage requirements, and employee consent.
Tax Treatment
Apply Section 83 rules, 83(b) elections, and IRS property treatment to cryptocurrency transactions.
Risk Management
Implement AML/KYC programs, custody security, and travel rule compliance for digital asset operations.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn how to classify digital assets, navigate SEC and CFTC regulations, structure token compensation, and ensure compliance with the GENIUS Act and emerging frameworks.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain the ability to advise clients on tax treatment, minimize regulatory exposure, and strategically structure cryptocurrency payments and token-based compensation.

Agenda

Session 1

Cryptocurrency in Business: Legal, Tax, and Compliance Strategies

Break

Scheduled Break Between Sessions

Session 2

Token-Driven Revolution: Rewiring Value Networks and Finance

clock 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Cryptocurrency in Business: Legal, Tax, and Compliance Strategies

Tonya M. Evans

Advantage Evans LLC

Nitin Gaur

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation

This comprehensive session covers the legal and regulatory framework for digital assets, including token classification, SEC and CFTC jurisdiction, and recent enforcement trends. Attendees will learn about crypto payment systems, token-based compensation structures, securities and employment law implications, tax treatment under Section 83, and essential AML/KYC compliance programs for businesses operating in the digital asset space.

Tonya M. Evans

Advantage Evans LLC

Nitin Gaur

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation

clock 2:00 pm - 2:10 pm EST

Scheduled Break Between Sessions

Tonya M. Evans

Advantage Evans LLC

Nitin Gaur

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation

A brief intermission allowing attendees to refresh before the next session. Use this time to network with fellow participants and prepare questions for the upcoming discussion on tokenization.

Tonya M. Evans

Advantage Evans LLC

Nitin Gaur

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation

clock 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Token-Driven Revolution: Rewiring Value Networks and Finance

Tonya M. Evans

Advantage Evans LLC

Nitin Gaur

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation

This session explores how tokenization is transforming financial infrastructure by converting real-world assets into digital representations on blockchain networks. Topics include the distinction between decentralized and traditional finance, smart contract functionality, institutional-grade interoperability, and market projections showing potential growth to $5-30 trillion by 2030.

Tonya M. Evans

Advantage Evans LLC

Nitin Gaur

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation

01 03
Prev
Next

speakers

Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Tonya M. Evans

Advantage Evans LLC

Nitin Gaur

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation

Tonya M. Evans

Advantage Evans LLC

Tonya M. Evans, Esq. is a global expert in digital assets, fintech, and emerging technology law. A former tenured law professor and award-winning educator, she now leads Advantage Evans Academy & Consulting, providing executive education, legal strategy, and advisory services at the intersection of law, innovation, and financial inclusion.

Education & Credentials

Full tenured professor at Penn State Dickinson Law with a co-hire at the Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences.

Recognition & Leadership

2023 EDGE in Tech Athena Award for Academic Leadership; inaugural Forbes Over 50 List (Investment category, 2021); award-winning educator.

Professional Involvement

Serves on the Digital Currency Group board; provides executive education and advisory services to corporate and academic institutions.

Experience

Former tenured law professor; serves on the Digital Currency Group board; writes for Forbes.com and TheHub.news; hosts the Confidently Crypto segment on SiriusXM's Financially Speaking podcast; author of Digital Money Demystified. Expertise in intellectual property, blockchain and virtual currency law and policy, entertainment law, and trusts & estates law.

Tonya M. Evans

Advantage Evans LLC

Tonya M. Evans, Esq. is a global expert in digital assets, fintech, and emerging technology law. A former tenured law professor and award-winning educator, she now leads Advantage Evans Academy & Consulting, providing executive education, legal strategy, and advisory services at the intersection of law, innovation, and financial inclusion.

Education & Credentials

Full tenured professor at Penn State Dickinson Law with a co-hire at the Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences.

Recognition & Leadership

2023 EDGE in Tech Athena Award for Academic Leadership; inaugural Forbes Over 50 List (Investment category, 2021); award-winning educator.

Professional Involvement

Serves on the Digital Currency Group board; provides executive education and advisory services to corporate and academic institutions.

Experience

Former tenured law professor; serves on the Digital Currency Group board; writes for Forbes.com and TheHub.news; hosts the Confidently Crypto segment on SiriusXM's Financially Speaking podcast; author of Digital Money Demystified. Expertise in intellectual property, blockchain and virtual currency law and policy, entertainment law, and trusts & estates law.

Nitin Gaur

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation

Nitin Gaur is a pioneering force in digital asset innovation, currently serving as a Senior Advisor to DTCC Digital Asset, with extensive experience bridging traditional finance with decentralized systems.

Education & Credentials

MS in Management Information Systems and MBA in Finance from the University of Maryland.

Recognition & Leadership

IBM Distinguished Engineer; Master Inventor with an extensive patent portfolio in fintech and emerging technologies.

Experience

Senior Advisor to DTCC Digital Asset; Founder and CTO of LedgerLink, an AI-powered Web2.5 platform; Managing Director at State Street; Founder and Director of IBM Digital Asset Labs; CTO of IBM World Wire; Founder of IBM Blockchain Labs; CTO for IBM Mobile Payments and Enterprise Mobile Solutions.

Plans

Proven CLE solutions for every legal professional

Access type Individual Purchase Basic Premium Most Popular Corporate CLE Plan
Price
$95 – $245
Price varies based
on the course duration
of 1 to 3+ hours
$395/year
One-time purchase
Custom
based on firm size
Access type Pay per class Unlimited annual access Unlimited access for all firm members
Number of Available Webinars 1 1,000+ 1,000+
Number of New Webinars Added Yearly Limited 500+ 500+
Earn "Live" CLE credit Included Included Included
Ability to Ask Questions During
the Presentation via a Chat Box
Included Included Included
Attend "Live" Re-Broadcasts Included Included Included
Exclusive Partner Webinars & Events Included Included
Special credits (Ethics, Elimination
of Bias, etc.)
Included Included
Instant Certificates After Completion Included Included
Personalized CLE Platform Included Included
Live Conferences Included
Bootcamps Included
Individual Purchase
Basic
Premium
Corporate CLE Plan
$95 – $245
Price varies based
on the course duration
of 1 to 3+ hours
Access type Pay per
class
Number of Available Webinars 1
Number of New Webinars Added Yearly Limited
Earn "Live" CLE credit Included
Ability to Ask Questions During
the Presentation via a Chat Box
Included
Attend "Live" Re-Broadcasts Included
Exclusive Partner Webinars & Events
Special credits (Ethics, Elimination
of Bias, etc.)
Instant Certificates After Completion
Personalized CLE Platform
Live Conferences
Bootcamps

Why Attend

Why this 
program matters

Understanding cryptocurrency legal frameworks is essential for legal practitioners because the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, complex tax implications, and multi-agency enforcement create significant compliance risks for businesses adopting digital assets.
$33T
Total stablecoin transaction volume reached $33 trillion in 2025, a 72% increase from the prior year. (Bloomberg/Artemis Analytics, January 2026)
60%
SEC cryptocurrency-related enforcement actions declined 60% in 2025 compared to 2024, reflecting a major shift in regulatory priorities. (Cornerstone Research, January 2026)
308%
Real-world asset tokenization market grew 308% over three years, reaching $24 billion in 2025. (CoinDesk/Market.us, September 2025)
25%
Of CFOs surveyed expect their companies to use digital currency for treasury investments or payments within two years. (Deloitte CFO Signals Q2 2025)

Explore Our Featured Programs

Tax strategies for self-employed attorneys covering deductions, S corp structures, and retirement planning to maximize savings legally.

March 27, 2026

3 Hour Program

MCLE Credits

Being an attorney is hard enough without the bookkeeping/IOLTA nonsense. Ready to keep more of what you earn? Whether you’re launching a new law practice or been in your own practice for forty years, this program is your roadmap to slashing your tax bill and building real wealth. Want to write off that second home, or discover how to deduct your vacation? In this dynamic, eye-opening session, civil and criminal tax controversy attorney Eric Green will walk you through often-overlooked strategies to dramatically cut taxes, increase deductions, and protect your law practice from IRS audit adjustments. You’ll walk away armed with actionable insights you can put to work immediately and easily earn back 8-10X what you invested in this seminar!
The program will cover not just how to deduct these expenses but what documentation you need to maintain to make sure you are audit proof if Uncle Sam comes calling!

In this new expanded webinar, Eric and Leighanne will review other benefits like converting your practice to an S Corporation, retirement planning and discuss apps that can help tie all this together and make your record keeping a breeze!

Who Should Attend:

  • Self-Employed Attorneys in a partnership
  • Solo Attorneys running their own firm
  • Any attorney considering opening their own firm

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform the way you think about taxes—and take home the tools you need to save thousands year after year.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • How running a home-based business can open the door to massive deductions
  • The secrets to deducting meals, vacations, and even your kids’ college tuition—legally
  • Audit-proof your tax return and ensure your business isn’t labeled a “hobby” by the IRS
  • How to choose the best business entity (and where to set it up) to maximize tax advantages
  • Why a Subchapter S Corporation could be the golden ticket to saving thousands
  • Unlock the power of home office deductions and car write-offs without triggering red flags
  • How to safely write off a second home and maximize real estate tax savings that most people miss
  • Strategies for supercharging your fringe benefits and saving up to 40% on taxes by turbocharging your retirement savings
  • Critical Apps that can make tracking auto miles and expenses a breeze!

Date / Time: March 27, 2026

  • 1:00 pm – 4:20 pm Eastern
  • 12:00 pm – 3:20 pm Central
  • 11:00 am – 2:20 pm Mountain
  • 10:00 am – 1:20 pm Pacific

Closed-captioning available

2026-03-27 13:00:00

Learn generative AI fundamentals and build custom GPTs to automate legal workflows—no coding required.

October 30, 2025

2 Hour Program

MCLE Credits

This program begins with the foundations of generative AI, introducing large language models and transformer architecture, then moves into practical applications for legal professionals. Participants will learn how to design and deploy custom GPTs in OpenAI and build agent-based automations in Microsoft Copilot, both of which enable legal teams to streamline repetitive work across transactional matters, litigation management, and broader legal operations. The program also highlights how to use OpenAI projects and Microsoft’s integrated tools to scale and organize AI-driven efficiencies across the legal function.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Foundations of generative AI
  • Custom GPTs & Copilot agents
  • Scaling with projects & platforms

Date / Time: December 19, 2025

  • 2:00 pm – 4:10 pm Eastern
  • 1:00 pm – 3:10 pm Central
  • 12:00 pm – 2:10 pm Mountain
  • 11:00 am – 1:10 pm Pacific

Closed-captioning available

2025-10-30 14:00:00

Comprehensive guide to revocable and irrevocable trusts covering structure, tax implications, Medicaid planning, and practical administration strategies for estate planners.

March 30, 2026

2 Hour Program

MCLE Credits

Session I – Considerations: Revocable vs. Irrevocable – Georgia Bender

In this session, attorney Georgia Bender will present a brief analysis of the structures and considerations involved in revocable and irrevocable trusts and when each type of trust may be appropriate. Next, Ms. Bender will go into a broad discussion of revocable trusts and the advantages they bring in flexibility of administration, probate avoidance, and estate tax planning. She’ll then review who might be an ideal candidate for this type of trust.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Revocable vs. irrevocable
    • Flexibility
    • Tax treatment
    • Asset protection
    • Life circumstances
  • Revocable trusts
    • Joint vs. his & hers
    • Income taxes
    • Estate taxes
    • Ideal candidates

Session II – Irrevocable Trusts and Trust Administration – Joseph Donohue

In this session, Attorney Joseph Donohue will review four common types of irrevocable trusts and the contexts in which they are best used. Next, Mr. Donohue will offer some helpful drafting tips for trusts. Lastly, he will dive into topics surrounding trust administration from tax reporting to key phases, avoiding trust contests, and drafting documents to protect your fiduciary clients.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Common types of irrevocable trusts
    • Medicaid asset protection
    • Spousal lifetime access
    • Irrevocable life insurance
    • Special needs
    • Drafting tips
  • Trust administration
    • Separate EIN needs
    • 4 key phases of trust administration
    • Avoiding trust contests
    • Protecting your fiduciary

Date / Time: December 11, 2025

  • 1:00 pm – 3:10 pm Eastern
  • 12:00 pm – 2:10 pm Central
  • 11:00 am – 1:10 pm Mountain
  • 10:00 am – 12:10 pm Pacific

Closed-captioning available

2026-03-30 14:00:00

FAQ

Get answers before you ask

Are all CLE programs included with an unlimited pass purchase?

Yes — the Basic Unlimited Pass gives members access to all online live, replay, and on-demand CLEs, excluding only the live conferences. With the Premium Unlimited Pass, members receive access to over 11 multi-day live conferences as well.

Yes — myLawCLE is an officially accredited CLE provider and seeks CLE approval in all 50 states. Our live webinars, on-demand programs, and replays meet or exceed state bar requirements, ensuring your CLE credits are fully recognized wherever you practice.

Yes — after completing the CLE webinar, attendees select their state for CLE credit and fill out an online evaluation form. Once submitted, a CLE certificate is emailed to them and uploaded to their dashboard.

Yes — myLawCLE develops CLE programs meeting all required CLE types, including mental health, ethics, professionalism, technology, substance abuse, and elimination of bias.

myLawCLE maintains all CLE programs in its library for 12 months following the original broadcast date. Attendees can access any program that remains available in the system during this period.

Yes — all of myLawCLE’s programs are originally broadcast live, with a chat box available for attendees to submit questions during the webinar. Additionally, replays and on-demand versions offer email correspondence with the presenters for any follow-up questions.

Expand Your Legal Expertise

Expanding practice
Expand your expertise and grow your client reach with new practice areas.
Live conferences
Join live events with top attorneys and real-world case insights.
Live webinars
Attend expert-led sessions in real time and earn accredited CLE credit from anywhere.
Legal Bootcamps
Deep-dive training programs designed to build advanced, practical legal skills fast.
Expanding practice
Expand your expertise and grow your client reach with new practice areas.
Live conferences
Join live events with top attorneys and real-world case insights.
Live webinars
Attend expert-led sessions in real time and earn accredited CLE credit from anywhere.
Legal Bootcamps
Deep-dive training programs designed to build advanced, practical legal skills fast.

MCLE Credits

Alabama
Pending
Alaska
Approved
Arizona
Approved
Arkansas
Approved
California
Approved
Colorado
Pending
Connecticut
Approved
Delaware
Pending
District of Columbia
No Required
Florida
Approved
Georgia
Approved
Hawaii
Approved
Idaho
Pending
Illinois
Pending
Indiana
Pending
Iowa
Approved
Kansas
Pending
Kentucky
Pending
Louisiana
Pending
Maine
Pending
Maryland
No Required
Massachusetts
No Required
Michigan
No Required
Minnesota
Approved
Mississippi
Pending
Missouri
Approved
Montana
Approved
Nebraska
Pending
Nevada
Approved
New Hampshire
Approved
New Jersey
Approved
New Mexico
Approved
New York
Approved
North Carolina
Pending
North Dakota
Approved
Ohio
Approved
Oklahoma
Pending
Oregon
Pending
Pennsylvania
Approved
Rhode Island
Pending
South Carolina
Pending
South Dakota
No Required
Tennessee
Approved
Texas
Approved
Utah
Pending
Vermont
Approved
Virginia
Not Eligible
Washington
Approved
West Virginia
Pending
Wisconsin
Approved
Wyoming
Approved

Alabama

Requirements

The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.  

Formats

  • Attorneys can earn unlimited “live” credit through live seminars, live webcasts, and co-sponsored locations with MyLAWCLE-Alabama approved programs
  • Attorneys are limited to 6 credits per compliance period of “online” programs through MyLAwCLE On-Demand programs