Rebecca Rettig is the General Counsel of the Aave Companies, a group of software development companies that build blockchain-based software for the web3 world, handling both legal matters as well as policy matters across the globe relating to decentralized finance (“DeFi”) and cryptoassets. Prior to joining the Aave Companies, Rebecca was a partner at US laws firms, serving blockchain, crypto and DeFi clients. Rebecca currently serves on the Board of Directors of Silvergate Bank, a public company, and the Board of the DeFi Education Fund, a 501(c)(4) promoting education about DeFi for regulators and policymakers.