Barber-Scotia College

Eric Guthrie, Esq.

Chair, Board of Trustees, Barber-Scotia College

Eric is a graduate of Morehouse College, with honors, and Columbia Law School. Eric is a Partner in The Cogent Law Group – Washington, D.C. President & CEO, Better ME Better WE, a global training and consulting company.

Eric is not just a legal expert—he’s the intellectual force driving the future of law, diversity, and technology. As an Amazon #1 Bestselling author, Eric penned “Diversify or Die,” a finalist for the 2017 American BookFest Best Business Book and the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards, and “Blockchain or Die,” which claimed multiple honors, including the 2020 NYC Big Book Award and was a finalist in the Indie Book Awards.

Eric is a globe-trotting trainer and speaker who has conducted trainings in over ten countries, from Bangkok to Budapest. As a Partner at The Cogent Law Group and Director of Training Programs at the Government Blockchain Association, Eric is the go-to strategist for companies looking to unlock the full potential of blockchain technology.

His credentials are a testament to his dedication: Certified Blockchain Trainer, Certified Diversity Executive, and a seasoned speaker at top blockchain conferences. Whether moderating panels on blockchain law or keynoting about Black Wall Street’s modern-day reincarnation through blockchain, Eric’s insights are shaping the future.