Andrew Hinkes

Biography

Andrew "Drew" Hinkes is a Partner with K&L Gates, based in Miami, Florida, working as part of its national Blockchain and Digital Currency practice. Previously nominated as one of Coindesk’s Most Influential People in Blockchain in 2017, Mr. Hinkes is frequently quoted and cited in articles related to digital assets and blockchain technology, and regularly speaks at legal, industry, and academic conferences. His primary research areas focus on legal and business issues related to public network cryptocurrency systems, decentralized system governance, and legal and ethical issues related to cryptocurrency systems.

Courses Taught

• Digital Currency, Blockchains, and Future of Financial Services

Academic Background

J.D., 2005
University of Miami School of Law

A.B., History, 2000
Washington University

Selected Publications

The Limits of Code Deference
46 J. CORP. L. 869, 869 (2021)
Andrew Hinkes

Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology: US Law and Regulation
Edward Elgar Publishing, 2020
(with Daniel T. Stabile, and Kimberly A. Prior)

Andrew M. Hinkes
THROW AWAY THE KEY, OR THE KEY HOLDER? COERCIVE CONTEMPT FOR LOST OR FORGOTTEN CRYPTOCURRENCY PRIVATE KEYS, OR OBSTINATE HOLDERS
16 Nw. J. Tech. & Intell. Prop. 225