Ian McGinley to Moderate Panel at GW Law’s The Future of Financial Markets Symposium: Crypto to Prediction Markets and Beyond

The George Washington University Law School is hosting a Business and Finance Law Symposium on May 13, 2026 to discuss emerging matters in financial markets and regulation. The event features panels focusing on prediction markets, the Federal Reserve and monetary policy, and financial regulation, including the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts.

Sidley partner Ian McGinley will moderate a panel, “Financial Regulation: Developments in Crypto-Legislation and Stablecoin Regulation – The GENIUS and CLARITY Acts.” Panelists include:

• Brian Quintenz, Former Commissioner, CFTC
• John Zecca, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Legal, Risk and Regulatory Officer, NASDAQ
• Steve Humenik, Global Head of Legal for Prediction & Capital Markets, Crypto.com
• Justin Slaughter, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Paradigm
• Yvette Valdez, Partner, Latham & Watkins, LLP
• Lucas West, Executive Vice President and Head of Advocacy, SIFMA
• Ashley Scott, Senior Director, Global Policy and Government Affairs, Circle
• Chen Arad, Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer, Solidus Labs
• Rebecca Rettig, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer, Jito Labs