Cryptocurrency Tax LawyerAndrew Gordon, Esq., CPA
Andrew Gordon is an attorney and CPA who focuses on cryptoccurency tax law.
Quick Bio
Andrew B. Gordon is a well-regarded cryptocurrency tax lawyer and the managing attorney of Gordon Law Group.
A graduate of the Chicago Kent College of Law, Andrew is also a Certified Public Accountant with a Master's Degree from the University of Illinois.
At Law School, Andrew volunteered at an area Low Income Taxpayer Clinic where he gained invaluable experience.
Additionally, he clerked at the IRS Office of Chief Counsel and chaired an IRS fraud trial.
At the Gordon Law Group, Andrew concentrates on tax controversy and compliance, Internet law, FTC Defense, and corporate litigation.
Tech startups and affiliate marketers also look to the Gordon Law Group for various consultation, compliance, transactional, and litigatory needs.
Andrew works hard to ensure his clients prosper, and he fights uncompromisingly in their best interest.
Andrew Gordon is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, and various community organizations.

Contact Andrew
CALL: 847-580-1279
Video Vault
In addition to articles (see below), the Gordon Law Group regularly publishes articles on various cryptocurrency tax matters.
Past Speaking Engagements
Date | Event | Topic | Link (If Applicable) |
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10/12/2017 | Chicago Ethereum Meetup | Crypto Taxes with Andrew Gordon | NA |
12/21/2017 | Facebook Live Event Crypto Coin Trader Group (106,000 Members) | Crypto Tax Live Q&A | https://www.facebook.com/groups/218612071968287/ |
12/28/2017 | Facebook Live: CryptoCurrency Investing Group (130,000 Members) | Crypto Tax Live Q&A | https://www.facebook.com/groups/303525260097501/ |
1/7/2018 | Las Vegas Crypto Currency Workshop | Crypto Taxes with Andrew Gordon | cryptoworkshop.co |
2/9/2018 | International Blockchain Congress | Legal & Regulatory Panel | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-blockchain-congress-2018-tickets-42047485160 |
2/15/2018 | Blockchain Technology Conference | Taxation of Cryptocurrencies - A Simple English Explanation | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blockchain-technology-conference-chicago-tickets-41569741215 |
3/15/2018 | Chicago Ethereum Meetup | Crypto Taxes with Andrew Gordon | https://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Ethereum-Meetup/events/247394014/ |
3/16/2018 | Champain Ethereum Meetup | Crypto Taxes with Andrew Gordon | https://www.meetup.com/Champaign-Ethereum-Meetup/events/248179782/ |
3/16/2018 | Brian Pfeiffer Web Cast | Crypto Tax Talk | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSEJrgdwVEY |
3/28/18 | General Assembly | Tech and Cryptocurrency: How to Get Into the Blockchain Industry | https://generalassemb.ly/education/tech-and-cryptocurrency-how-to-get-into-the-blockchain-industry/chicago/46009 |
3/31/18 | University of Chicago | Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Educational Event | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uchicago-cryptocurrency-and-blockchain-educational-event-tickets-42828900394 |
4/27/2018 | 3rd Annual Blockchain Conference at Venue Six10 | Panelist on Blockchain and Tax Talk | https://www.blockchain-chicago.com/home |
5/7/2018 | Bitcoin And Cryptocurrency Promise or Peril | Panelist | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bitcoin-and-cryptocurrency-promise-or-peril-tickets-43358021008?aff=es2 |
5/14/2018 | SSPI Presentation | Speaker | NA |
7/19/2018 | Crypto Presentation at the University of Chicago | Speaker | NA |
7/23/2018 | Bad Crypto Interview Podcast | Guest | NA |
8/11/2018 | Bitcoin & Open Blockchain Community | Participant | https://www.meetup.com/Bitcoin-Open-Blockchain-Community-Chicago/? |
8/13/2018 | Chicago Blockchainers Meetup — Trade Cryptocurrency | Participant | https://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Blockchainers/events/ |
8/14/2018 | Chicago Blockchainers Meetup — Trade Cryptocurrency | Participant | https://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Blockchainers/events/ |
8/21/2018 | Chicago Blockchainers Meetup — Trade Cryptocurrency | Participant | https://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Blockchainers/events/ |
8/25/2018 | Voice of Blockchain Conference | Speaker | |
8/28/2018 | Chicago Blockchainers Meetup | Participant | https://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Blockchainers/events/ |
8/30/2018 | IIT Chicago-Kent Law Library | Fintake Meetup | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fintank-monthly-blockchaincrypto-meetup-tickets-49108470758 |
9/22/2018 | Blockstack Talk | Participant | https://www.meetup.com/Bitcoin-Open-Blockchain-Community-Chicago/events/254792933 |
10/12/2018 | Scaling Blockchain Conference | Participant | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scaling-blockchain-develop-for-real-world-applications-tickets-50320282319 |
11/30/2018 | Milwaukee Blockchain Conference | Speaker — Blockchain & Regulatory Uncertainty | www.mkeblockchain.com |
12/18/2018 | Facebook Live Event Crypto Coin Trader Group (116,000 members) | Crypto Tax Q & A | Facebook Group |
1/7/2019 | Ad Buyers Meetup (Las Vegas) | Presented by DFO, Agencyy, AdLeaks | Ad Buyers Meetup |
1/29/2019 | Crypto Taxes for Traders Presentation | Speaker | NA |
2/15/2019 | Facebook Live Q&A | NA | Event Web Page |
2/2/2019 | Lawyers in the Library | Free legal clinic at Cook Park Library | Web Page About Event |
2/27/2019 | Chicago Ethereum Meetup | Crypto Taxes with Andrew Gordon | Event Web Page |
2/28/2019 | #LegalTech & Innovation Talks | Legal Reasoning in the Tech Industry | Event Web Page |
3/12/2019 | Super Lawyers Interview | Interviewee | The Interview |
3/12/2019 | Super Lawyers Interview | Interviewee | Super Lawyers Profile |
3/18/2019 | Bitcoin Taxes Podcast | Interview Guest | Interview Summary |
4/2/2019 | International Blockchain Congress 2019 | Crypto Law Panel: The Rapidly Evolving State of the Legal and Regulatory Regime | Event Web Page |
4/10/2019 | Emanate Demo Event | Host | Event Web Page |
4/22/2019 | Crypto Law Chicago-Kent | Speaker | N/A |
Cryptocurrency Articles
Cryptocurrency tax lawyer Andrew Gordon regularly publishes articles on various cryptocurrency legal matters. If you'd like him to guest blog on your site or participate in a discussion, please get in touch.

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