Justin Woodward
Justin Woodward is the Co-Founder and Tax Attorney at TaxBit, a leading provider of tax and accounting software for digital assets and the broader tokenized economy. Alongside his brother Austin Woodward and cousin Brandon Woodward, he helped build TaxBit into an industry unicorn, transforming the way individuals, enterprises, and government agencies manage crypto tax reporting, digital asset accounting, and blockchain compliance. A seasoned tax attorney and blockchain regulatory expert, Woodward has played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem. Before co-founding TaxBit, Justin served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Dale Kimball, where he worked on complex cases involving securities litigation, class actions, bankruptcy, employment law, and cryptocurrency civil forfeiture. Earlier in his career, he was a Cyber Currencies Project Leader at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he specialized in emerging issues at the intersection of law, technology, and digital finance.
Justin Woodward Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and Tax Attorney
Academic History
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J.D., Doctor of Law
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Bachelor's Degree, Political Science
TAXBIT
Founded in 2018 by brothers Austin and Justin Woodward, TaxBit was created to enable digital assets for the global economy through advanced tax and accounting technology.
Under Justin’s leadership, TaxBit has grown into a trusted infrastructure provider for many of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, fintech companies, and government institutions.
The company’s enterprise-grade solutions are designed to simplify digital asset tax reporting, accounting, and regulatory compliance, providing seamless integration between traditional financial systems and blockchain-based platforms.
Today, TaxBit is widely recognized as an industry leader in crypto tax automation and digital asset accounting, helping organizations navigate the rapidly evolving global crypto regulatory landscape.
LEGAL CAREER
At just 22 years old, Justin became one of the youngest attorneys to earn a law degree from the University of Chicago.
During his federal judicial clerkship for U.S. District Judge Dale Kimball, he worked on high-profile cases involving cryptocurrency litigation, securities disputes, contract law, and bankruptcy proceedings.
It was during this time that Justin discovered the transformative potential of digital assets. In 2016, he turned down a $75,000 bonus to co-found TaxBit, pursuing his vision of building compliant infrastructure for the future of digital finance.
Earlier in his career, Justin also collaborated with the General Counsel of a Fortune 500 company, conducting in-depth analyses on cryptocurrency adoption, electronic product integration, and the legal risks of emerging digital payment systems.
RECOGNITION
2022 Forbes 30 Under 30 - Finance
MEDIA APPEARANCES
Justin Woodward is a recognized thought leader in crypto regulation, tax compliance, and blockchain technology.
He has been featured in major media outlets including TechCrunch, CoinDesk, and The Block, and has appeared as a guest on Real Vision, where he discusses the intersection of law, finance, and digital assets.