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Sanjeev Bhasker

Sanjeev Bhasker is admitted to practice in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, and Ohio. He is not currently admitted in the District of Columbia. He is supervised by a member of the DC Bar.

Sanjeev Bhasker is a partner and a member of the Public Policy and Law practice group. Prior to joining the firm, Sanjeev was the acting general counsel for the White House’s Office of the National Cyber Director. Through this role, he counseled on cyber and emerging technology policy for artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital assets, as well as post-quantum cryptography. He also served on the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets and the Chief AI Officer Council, advising on policy, security, and industry engagement. In addition, he drafted and implemented Presidential Executive Orders; advised on the Bulk Data Security Program rule and compliance measures; led the White House’s engagement with Congress, AI, and digital asset firms, Fortune 100 executives, and trade associations on cybersecurity and emerging technology policies; and counseled and assisted White House appointees with US Senate testimony and the confirmation process.

This is a temporary biography. A complete biography will be available soon.
 

Prior to his work in the White House Sanjeev served as a digital currency subject matter expert in the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). While serving in the DOJ, he led complex criminal investigations and provided nationwide legal guidance on digital asset matters, coordinating with the White House, Congress, and industry on AI, digital identity, and emerging technologies. He has prior experience working in US Attorneys’ Offices in North Carolina and Texas leading cyber investigations and prosecutions.

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