Andrew Lin graduated from NYU School of Law. Prior to law school, Andrew received his B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin.

At Vela Wood, Andrew is the Director of Technology as well as a Senior Attorney. As the Director of Technology, he handles a number of in-house software development projects, many of which involve experimenting with large language models. His legal practice encompasses venture financing, technology transactions, and commercial litigation. Prior to joining Vela Wood, Andrew was also previously in a mixed software development/legal role at a real estate technology startup.

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*Some representations reflect Andrew’s work at prior firms.

  • Represented defendant in TCPA class action litigation threatening eight figure damages, disposed of all absent class member claims via post-class certification summary judgment*

For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for nature cannot be fooled.

– Richard P. Feynman

Fun Facts:

  • Self-taught programmer
  • Has re-watched 90s Simpsons too many times to count
  • Thought the Tupac hologram at Coachella was real

Education:

  • New York University School of Law, J.D.
  • University of Texas at Austin, B.S.