About Austin

Austin is a startup and venture capital lawyer based in Cooley’s Colorado office. He represents emerging and growth-stage technology companies and the venture capital funds that invest in them on matters related to formation, equity financing, restructuring, M&A and other general corporate matters.

Before receiving his JD and MBA, Austin worked alongside several leading investors and growth-stage companies and held various roles at Monitor Deloitte, Lazard and Techstars.

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Education

  • Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
    JD, cum laude, 2022
  • Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
    MBA, 2022
  • St. Olaf College
    BA, History, magna cum laude, 2013

Memberships and affiliations

  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Colorado Bar Association

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