Lamont Black is an academic, speaker, and researcher focused on how emerging technologies are reshaping finance and economic systems.
His work sits at the intersection of traditional financial theory and modern innovation, with particular attention to artificial intelligence, digital assets, and market structure.
Across teaching, research, and public speaking, Lamont works to bring clarity to complex topics. His goal is not to predict the future, but to help audiences better understand the forces shaping it.
By grounding forward looking ideas in real world data and institutional context, he helps leaders and organizations engage with change in a more thoughtful and informed way.
Education & Credentials
Lamont is an Associate Professor of Finance at DePaul University’s Driehaus College of Business and serves as Academic Director of the John L. Keeley Jr. Center for Financial Services, where he leads research and programming focused on the future of financial institutions and technology-driven change.
He is also a Fellow with the Filene Research Institute, leading the Center for the Credit Union of the Future. His work supports credit unions and cooperative financial institutions navigating innovation, strategy, and emerging technology.
Lamont holds Ph.D. degrees in Finance and Economics from Indiana University and a B.A. from Stanford University.
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Federal Reserve Experience
Lamont worked as an economist at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C. during the financial crisis, focusing on bank regulation and financial stability. This experience continues to shape his perspective on financial innovation, digital currencies, and systemic risk.
Rather than viewing new technologies in isolation, Lamont approaches them through a long-term economic and institutional lens—connecting innovation to policy, regulation, and market behavior.
Research and Public Commentary
Lamont’s research examines how emerging technologies influence financial markets and institutions, including artificial intelligence in finance, blockchain systems, and digital currencies. His work has appeared in leading academic journals and informs his public speaking and media commentary.
He regularly contributes to national media and industry conversations, offering clear, balanced perspectives on complex and often misunderstood topics.
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Lamont Black speaks at conferences, universities, corporate events, and private forums. Each engagement is tailored to the audience and designed to provide clear insight into complex financial and technological topics.
- Chicago, IL
- 312-362-5617
- info@lamontblack.com