Joel Henry

Joel Henry is a Partner in Hall Booth Smith, P.C.’s Missoula office whose practice integrates intellectual property, technology, corporate, transactional, and securities law. He advises entrepreneurs and businesses on capital raises, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property protection, and emerging technology matters. His work includes cryptocurrency, blockchain, artificial intelligence, data privacy, IT security, and data breach issues, connecting legal strategy with technical and business considerations.

Joel earned his J.D. from the University of Montana, a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and M.S. and B.S. degrees in Computer Science from Montana State University. His advanced technical education provides a strong foundation for legal matters involving software, cybersecurity, data, digital systems, and emerging technologies. He also founded a software company, adding practical business experience to his legal and technical background.

Joel advises clients on entrepreneurship, financings, mergers and acquisitions, securities matters, intellectual property, and technology transactions. He handles issues involving AI, GDPR and other data privacy laws, IT security, cryptocurrency, blockchain, and data breaches. He also serves as an expert witness in litigation involving technology, electronic discovery, and digital forensics. His work is especially suited to matters where legal obligations and technical systems directly intersect.

Joel Henry is admitted in Montana and Wyoming and participates in professional organizations including the American Bar Association, Association for Computing Machinery, and IEEE. His combined legal, technical, and business background allows him to translate complex technology issues into practical legal advice. He works with clients to structure transactions, protect intellectual property, address regulatory questions, and manage risk as businesses develop and deploy new technologies.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• Member, Wyoming State Bar
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
• Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Licensed State

• Montana
• Wyoming

Education

• University of Montana
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science
• Montana State University
  Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science
• Montana State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science

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