Jason Schwartz (aka CryptoTaxGuy.eth on X) is a renowned tax partner and co-head of the Digital Assets and Blockchain Practice at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP. He specializes in tax issues related to financial products, securitizations, funds, treaties, lending, and digital assets. With deep expertise in these fields, Jason provides invaluable guidance to clients navigating the complex and evolving tax landscape of digital assets.
Jason has consistently earned recognition for his contributions to the tax profession. Chambers USA has acknowledged him as an "Up and Coming" lawyer in Tax, while Legal 500 US has named him a "Next Generation Partner" in Tax: Financial Products annually from 2017 to 2022.
In addition to his practice, Jason is an accomplished author, having written numerous articles and a Bloomberg BNA Tax Management Portfolio on the taxation of collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). He is also a sought-after speaker at prominent events such as the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and the American Bar Association (ABA) conferences and Korea Blockchain Week, where he shares insights on tax and digital assets.
Jason is deeply committed to pro bono work and community service. He oversees Fried Frank's 501Foundry program, helping non-profit organizations incorporate and obtain tax-exempt status.
Before joining Fried Frank, Jason was a partner at a large international law firm. He holds an LLM from New York University School of Law, a JD magna cum laude from American University Washington College of Law, and a BA cum laude from New York University. He is admitted to practice law in New York and the District of Columbia.
