06 Jan 2026
Stephen A. Aschettino Joins Fox Rothschild as Chair of Fintech & Digital Assets Practice
"Stephen A. Aschettino joins Fox Rothschild as chair of its Fintech & Digital Assets Practice in New York and will co-chair the Financial Services Industry Group, focusing on payments, digital assets and regulatory compliance."
Aschettino is a business lawyer and trial attorney with more than 30 years of experience at the intersection of financial technology, regulatory compliance and complex commercial litigation. He counsels a diverse range of clients — from Fortune 500 companies and global financial institutions to emerging fintech startups — on the legal and regulatory complexities of the global payments and digital assets landscape.
A veteran of the payments industry, Aschettino has led fintech practices at global law firms and previously served as Chief Legal Officer to a leading payment processor. That in-house experience informs his practical, business-oriented approach to supporting clients through digital transformation, blockchain-based initiatives and global payment systems.
Aschettino earned his J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law, and his B.S. from Cornell University. He is a frequent speaker and author on payments, blockchain and cybersecurity issues and a sought-after source for technology and financial journalists.