Kari Larsen has joined Perkins Coie’s New York office as partner in the firm’s investment management practice, as well as in its blockchain technology and digital currency industry group. Larsen began her career at the CFTC’s Division of Enforcement before moving into the private sector, where she held various in-house positions, including serving as general counsel at several exchange companies. In addition, she has substantial blockchain and digital currency regulatory and transactional expertise. For coverage of another recent hire at the firm, see “Perkins Coie Expands Investment Management Practice With Addition of Former SEC Branch Chief” (Dec. 13, 2018).