James Wheaton Special Counsel to the Director of Enforcement US CFTC

James Wheaton is currently Special Counsel to the CFTC's Director of Enforcement. He previously spent twelve years as a Senior Trial Attorney at the CFTC investigating and litigating a wide variety of matters including offline communications, digital assets, fraud and market manipulation in swaps, and insider trading. He has taking leading roles in the Division's ongoing litigations CFTC v Rivoire and CFTC v Gorman.

Before government James worked as a litigation associate at both Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison and at Pillsbury Winthrop. James is a graduate of the NYU School of Law and Stanford University.

Steve S. McNew Senior Managing Director, Global Leader of Blockchain and Digital Assets FTI Consulting

Steve McNew leads the Technology segment’s Blockchain and Digital Assets practice. He provides strategic advice and expert services for companies looking to innovate with crypto assets and blockchain technology. An expert in digital currencies, blockchain and smart contracts, Mr. McNew has developed strategies for validating assets under control (AUC) in M&A engagements, evaluated the technological soundness of potential targets in due diligence pre-acquisition matters, developed large scale blockchain technology implementations using smart contracts development, AI and IoT devices, and provided forensic investigations expertise into disputes involving various forms of cryptocurrencies.

In addition to Mr. McNew’s work on crypto assets and blockchain, he leads large scale engagements for clients in data governance and data privacy, has authored an enterprise search patent application and has led a myriad of engagements related to emerging technologies and digital forensics for 32 years.

Mr. McNew has led projects involving the technological assessment of cryptocurrency exchanges, validating assets under control (AUC) of potential acquisition targets, blockchain assessments, pilot projects, blockchain strategy and implementation as well as investigations into disputes involving various forms of cryptocurrencies.

David Turetsky Partner WHITE & CASE

David Turetsky is a partner in the Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Practice at White & Case. David represents companies and other parties in complex business reorganizations, out-of-court restructurings and workouts, debt restructurings, and insolvency matters. Recognized as an "Emerging Leader" by M&A Advisor, David has advised on the restructuring of billions of dollars of debt across a variety of industries and jurisdictions.

David has played a significant role representing numerous debtors in their Chapter 11 cases, including Atlas Resource Partners, FiberMark, GenTek, Herbst Gaming, Savient Pharmaceuticals, Spectrum Brands, Sterling Chemicals, Syms and Filene's Basement, and Winn-Dixie Stores.* The Savient Pharmaceuticals Chapter 11 sale to Crealta Pharmaceuticals was recognized by Turnaround Atlas as the "Pharmaceuticals Turnaround" of the Year in 2015.* In 2007, the reorganization of Winn-Dixie Stores was named the "Mega Turnaround of the Year" by Turnaround Management Association.*

David also has had substantial involvement representing companies in connection with out-of-court restructurings, refinancings and workouts, including Archstone, DS Waters, ION Media Networks and Residential Capital.* The out-of-court restructuring of DS Waters was recognized as one of the "Most Successful Restructurings of 2012" by Turnarounds & Workouts.* In 2008, the comprehensive recapitalization of ION Media Networks was recognized as the "Turnaround Deal of the Year" (Media, Telecom & Technology) and as the "Refinancing Deal of the Year" by The M&A Advisor.*

In addition, David has played a significant role representing creditors, sponsors, and other interested parties in connection with Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings, including: Apax Partners in the out-of-court restructuring of Contech; Citibank, Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank Securities in their litigation arising out of an exit financing for Solutia; claimants in the pre-negotiated Chapter 11 Case of Signal International; Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in the Chapter 11 reorganization of CHC Group; Credit Suisse as agent for a syndicate of lenders to Ginn Resorts; the official equity committee in Chemtura’s Chapter 11 case; Pfizer Inc. in connection with aspects of Quigley’s Chapter 11 case; and Sealed Air Corporation in connection with the Chapter 11 case of W.R. Grace.

In 2017, David was named a BTI Client Service All-Star in recognition of his outstanding client service.  David has been recognized as a "Top Rated Bankruptcy Attorney" by Super Lawyers and received an "Emerging Leader" award from M&A Advisor for being among the top 40 M&A, financing and turn­around professionals under the age of 40. David also repeatedly has been selected as one of the country's "Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyers" by Turnarounds & Workouts. In addition, David has been selected as a member of the International Insolvency Institute’s "Next Generation," has served as a member of the New York City Bar Committee on Restructuring and Reorganization, and is a member of the UJA-Federation’s "Next Generation" Bankruptcy & Reorganization Group.

Mohsin Meghji Managing Partner M3 PARTNERS

Mo Meghji is a nationally recognized U.S. turnaround professional with an exemplary track record of accomplishment across a wide range of industries. His 30+ year career has focused primarily on reviving companies experiencing financial, operational or strategic transitions to maximize value for stakeholders. He has accomplished this through management and/or advisory roles in partnership with some of the world’s leading financial institutions, private equity and distressed hedge fund investors.

Mo has led some of the most significant financial restructurings in recent years, including serving as the Chief Restructuring Officer of Sears Holdings Corporation, Barney’s Inc., Real Alloy Intermediate Holdings, Sanchez Energy Corporation and Capmark Financial Group. In 2021, Mo was appointed to the board of directors of the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo at the recommendation of Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins.

Prior to founding M3 Partners, Mo served as Executive Vice President & Head of Strategy at Springleaf Holdings, LLC as well as CEO of its captive insurance companies.  At Springleaf, he was a key member of the management team that transformed the struggling consumer lender into a highly successful IPO in late 2013.  Prior to Springleaf, Mo co-founded Loughlin Meghji + Company, a financial and restructuring advisory firm which became one of the leading restructuring boutiques in the U.S.  Earlier in his career, Mo spent 12 years with Arthur Andersen & Co. in the firm’s London, Toronto and New York offices, reaching the position of Partner in the Global Corporate Finance group.

Mo has recently served as a director on corporate boards of, among others, Frontier Communications, Toys “R” Us, Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining and Marketing LLC and SHOPKO Corporation.  He also previously has served as a director of, among others, Mariner Health Care Inc, Cascade Timberlands, LLC, Dan River, Inc. and MS Resorts.  He is a director of Equity Group International Foundation, which provides funding for underprivileged high potential students in Kenya. Previously, he served on the Boards of The Children’s Museum of Manhattan from 2012 to 2018 and HealthRight International from 2004 to 2012.

Mo is a graduate of the Schulich School of Business, York University, Canada and has taken executive courses at the INSEAD School of Business in France. He has qualified as a U.K. and Canadian Chartered Accountant as well as a U.S. Certified Turnaround Professional.

Maja Vujinovic Managing Director OGROUP LLC

In 2005 Ms. Vujinovic identified a global need for mobile payment networks. She went on to acquire and develop over $700M assets across Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin American in mobile payments. This led her to Bitcoin and DLT in 2010 and since, has been an avid builder and an investor in digital assets. In 2013, Maja was involved in buying a first bank that held Tether. In 2014, as a CIO of Emerging Tech at General Electric, she was the catalyst for blockchain across all General Electric. She was responsible for the idea and team construction and management of blockchain as a service platform for all GE customers, inspiring JP Morgan Quorum and Microsoft’s blockchain as a service. 

Currently, Maja runs OGroup focused on investments and scale of digital assets/Web3, particularly merging Web3 technology and ideas with Web2 users. Her focus lies in helping Web3 companies scale and exit through operational know-how and M&A advisory. Second, she provides guidance to institutional investors and family offices interested in Web3. Maja is an investor in over 55 companies in digital assets and is an operational and growth partner to Kauffman Fellows DAO. 

Maja is on the board of Nayms, Civic, Prism partners and Coindesk, a lead contributor to InfoMoney.br and holds frequent talks at DAS Blockworks, Abudance 360, Financial Times, BTC Miami, large family office gatherings and CEO’s and CIO’s of Fortune500 companies globally. Maja is also an investor in longevity and on a board of Longevity Science Foundation.