Courtney Logan is a Partner at Thompson Burton, where he advises companies operating at the intersection of business innovation and financial regulation. His practice spans business law, fintech, trading regulation, compliance, and government relations for growing organizations.

He is a part of Thompson Burton’s nationally recognized Direct Sales and MLM Practice Group, counseling clients on compliance, governance, and marketing structures that align with consumer-protection laws. Having served in executive and advisory roles within trading-education and fintech organizations that utilized direct-sales models, Courtney understands how to balance innovation with regulatory responsibility.

A former prosecutor, Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA), and holder of FINRA Series 3 and 34 licenses, Courtney combines legal, market, and policy insight to guide fintech, trading, and digital-asset firms through CFTC, NFA, and FINRA compliance. His work includes digital assets and decentralized finance (DeFi), helping clients address CFTC, SEC, and FinCEN oversight. He also advises businesses and trade associations on government relations and advocacy at the state and federal levels.

As a former Vice President of Government Relations and General Counsel, Courtney serves as outside counsel for select companies seeking strategic, executive-level legal support. He draws on his experience leading legal, compliance, and government relations for a venture-backed technology company and serving as the chief administrative officer responsible for all municipal operations, finance, and economic development.

Courtney previously served as an Adjunct Professor at Saint Louis University School of Law, teaching trial advocacy and mentoring future attorneys. His leadership and excellence have been recognized through the McKendree University Humanitarian and Rising Star Awards, The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, and the St. Louis Business Journal 30 Under 30 distinction. A former national debate and moot-court champion, he credits competitive advocacy for sharpening the analytical and communication skills he now applies to complex regulatory and business challenges.

Courtney is licensed to practice law in Illinois and serves clients nationwide.

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