BLOCKCHAIN SECURITY & LEGAL TECH
Attorney at Law • Smart Contract Auditor • Blockchain Security Researcher
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15+
Years
As a lawyer at Sonmez + Partners, I provide legal services to clients in various sectors, including internet technologies, e-wallet payment systems, system networking, and data security. I combine my legal knowledge and experience with my passion for technology—especially artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency—to offer the most up-to-date and innovative solutions.
I hold three licentiate degrees in law and business administration from prestigious universities, complemented by hands-on experience in software development and blockchain engineering. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Sonmez Partners Law Firm in Turkey and Principal at Sonmez Consulting in the United States, I leverage my multidisciplinary expertise to deliver innovative solutions at the intersection of law and technology.
My unique combination of legal expertise and technical proficiency in Solidity smart contract auditing positions me at the forefront of the rapidly evolving intersection of law and blockchain technology. I am a member of the Istanbul Bar Association and hold certifications in anti-money laundering compliance.
My work contributes to the national interest by developing open-source compliance tools that help protect the U.S. financial system from cryptocurrency-based sanctions evasion, money laundering, and terrorist financing—areas identified as priority threats in the 2024 National Strategy for Combating Terrorist and Other Illicit Financing.
Law & Business Administration from reputable universities
Blockchain engineering, Solidity, smart contract security
Operations in both United States & Turkey
Smart contract auditing, vulnerability assessment, and security architecture for DeFi protocols and blockchain applications.
Comprehensive Solidity code review, gas optimization, and security best practices for Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains.
Cryptocurrency anti-money laundering frameworks, FATF compliance, sanctions screening, and Travel Rule implementation.
Building compliance tools for VASPs, sanctions screening APIs, and regulatory reporting solutions.
Cross-border cryptocurrency regulations, token classifications, DAO governance structures, and regulatory filings.
Open-source compliance tools, sanctions evasion detection algorithms, and blockchain analytics research.
Principal Consultant
Providing strategic blockchain security consulting and cryptocurrency compliance advisory to U.S.-based enterprises and financial institutions. Specializing in OFAC sanctions compliance, AML program development, and smart contract security assessments.
Founder & Managing Partner
Leading a boutique law firm specializing in fintech regulation, blockchain law, and corporate compliance. Advising cryptocurrency exchanges, DeFi protocols, and traditional financial institutions on regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Contributing to the national interest through open-source tools that enhance cryptocurrency compliance and protect the financial system from illicit finance threats.
Real-time sanctions screening for cryptocurrency addresses against OFAC SDN list.
Unified REST API for cryptocurrency AML/sanctions compliance with risk scoring.
Interactive visualization of FATF grey/black lists and global crypto regulations.
Real-time monitoring of OFAC-designated Iran-linked cryptocurrency addresses.
Multi-source sanctions tracking with evasion pattern detection.
Comprehensive AML/CFT framework for Turkey's cryptocurrency regulations.
My work directly addresses priority threats identified in the 2024 National Strategy for Combating Terrorist and Other Illicit Financing. By developing open-source compliance tools for cryptocurrency sanctions screening and AML monitoring, I help protect the U.S. financial system from exploitation by sanctioned entities, terrorist organizations, and other illicit actors.
Open Source Projects
Years of Experience
Countries (US & Turkey)
Interested in collaboration, consulting, or discussing blockchain security and compliance matters?