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6 February 2020

Note Bene Episode 3: Implementing Blockchain Technology To Improve Operations With James Gatto

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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

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Sheppard Mullin is a full service Global 100 firm with over 1,000 attorneys in 16 offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia. Since 1927, companies have turned to Sheppard Mullin to handle corporate and technology matters, high stakes litigation and complex financial transactions. In the US, the firm’s clients include more than half of the Fortune 100.
Blockchain stands to be the most disruptive technology in the world. Its adoption by multinationals is crucial to their success.
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Blockchain stands to be the most disruptive technology in the world. Its adoption by multinationals is crucial to their success. How can the C-Suite best use this technology to improve the efficiency of operations and gain advantages in areas including security, shipping, payments, and supply chain?

Joining us to share his insight on this topic is James Gatto. Jim is a partner in Sheppard Mullin's Washington, D.C. office, where he leads the firm's Blockchain Technology and Digital Assets, Social Media and Games, and Open Source industry teams.

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What We Discuss in This Episode:

What blockchain is exactly and what the various types are

The concept of decentralization and distributed technology

The unique process of recording, validating, and distributing data using blockchain technology

Why it's important that blockchain technology relies on distributed instead of centralized data

The difference between blockchain and historic forms of ledgeringHow one can use this technology to send and receive money more securely

What smart contracts are and how companies can use themHow smart contracts can be used in shipping, payments, and supply chain

Can smart contracts eventually replace lawyers and judges in certain legal processes?

How companies can use this technology to gain operational and efficiency advantages

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