Jeffrey Alberts is a partner and co-chair of the firm’s Financial Institutions and FinTech Practices. 

Education

  • New York University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2001)
  • University of Chicago (M.A., 1997)
  • University of Washington (B.A., magna cum laude, 1996)

Recognition

  • Recognized by Chambers USA as a top attorney in FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies (2025-26)
  • Named to the Super Lawyers – New York Metro list in Criminal Defense: White Collar (2024-25)
  • Named to the Top 25 Financial Technology Attorneys of 2025 by Attorney Intel

Admissions

  • New York, 2002

Academic Achievements

  • Jeffrey is a 2001 cum laude graduate of New York University School of Law, where he was the Associate Editor of the New York University Law Review. He has a Masters degree in Philosophy from the University of Chicago and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude from the University of Washington, where he was awarded the Arts and Sciences Dean’s Medal as the top scholar in the college.

Clerkships

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Law Clerk to Judge Charles P. Sifton (2001-02)