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Solveig Galbo

Solveig Galbo

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Biography

Solveig Galbo is of counsel to the firm. Ms. Galbo graduated with a degree in law from the University of Aarhus (2007), and obtained an LL.M. from Fordham University School of Law in New York ( Banking, Corporate and Finance LL.M., 2016, Cum Laude).

Solveig has significant experience with bettering compliance and AML systems, including by employing cutting-edge tech solutions. Prior to completing her LL.M. at Fordham University Law School in 2016, Solveig was Head of Section at the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority. In this position, she learned the importance of timely compliance and communication with the authorities and developed deep expertise in the regulation of virtual currencies. She has been a member of the first European Banking Authority Task Force entrusted with assessing the risks and benefits of virtual currencies and with developing the first framework for the regulation of virtual currencies in Europe. In the U.S., Solveig has worked at the global crypto technology company Circle Internet Financial, thus gaining experiencing in balancing a startup’s needs with regulatory requirements. Solveig is a co-founder of Boston RegTech, a regulatory technology company offering software to financial institutions’ compliance divisions. At Cea Legal P.C., Solveig brings first-hand experience with the challenges faced by startups in this space.

Solveig’s second primary area of expertise is business immigration law, with a particular focus on O1 extraordinary ability visas.

Mrs. Galbo is licensed to practice in New York (2018). Mrs. Galbo’s native language is Danish and she is fluent in English.


Education

  • Juridisk Institut, Aarhus Universitet, Aarhus
    • Bachelor of Business Law - 2004
  • Juridisk Institut, Aarhus Universitet, Aarhus
    • Master of Laws (LL.M.) - 2007
  • Fordham University School of Law, New York, New York
    • LL.M. - 2016
    • Honors: cum laude
    • Major: Banking, Corporate, and Finance Law

Past Positions

  • Danish Financial Supervisory Authority, Head of Section
  • Circle Internet Financial
  • Boston RegTech, Co-Founder

Languages

  • Danish
  • English

Current Employment Position

  • Of Counsel

Practice Areas

  • Business Immigration Law

Bar Admissions

  • New York