BRAEDEN ANDERSON
Hi, I’m Braeden.
I'm a partner at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, where I lead the Securities Enforcement and Digital Assets practice areas. I’ve served as Assistant General Counsel at Robinhood, practiced at Kirkland & Ellis and Sidley Austin, and represented clients in high-stakes matters before the SEC, DOJ, FINRA, and state regulators.
I write and make content for people who don’t have time to guess: founders, lawyers, regulators, and smart operators who know better than to rely on Google or the AI answer without context.
I've been recognized by U.S. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for Financial Services and Securities Regulation, and listed in Marquis Who’s Who in America for contributions to law and public service.
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Harvard vs. Trump: Federal Funding, Free Speech, and the Fight for Academic Autonomy
A high-stakes legal and political confrontation is unfolding between Harvard University and the Trump administration. At its core lies a dispute over federal research funding, the right of private universities to operate independently, and the administration’s efforts to combat antisemitism on campuses. The conflict raises profound questions about constitutional law, academic freedom, and the extent of executive power over institutions of higher learning.