Daniel (Dan) Austin
- Austin
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Dan helps founders and investors turn innovative ideas into successful companies.
Dan Austin counsels high-growth companies from inception through exit, advising them on an array of business and transactional matters, including venture capital financings, strategic partnerships, M&A, and corporate governance. His experience spans a range of emerging industries, including AI, biotech, cybersecurity, defense and dual-use tech, energy and clean tech, fintech, retail, unmanned systems, and other deep technologies.
Prior to joining Perkins Coie, Dan gained firsthand startup experience as in-house counsel and executive team member for a venture capital-backed company.
Dan is a decorated U.S. Army veteran who served as a field artillery officer, attaining the rank of captain.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2009
- University of Virginia, B.A., History, 2000
Bar and Court Admissions
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Texas
Related Employment
- Dickinson Wright PLLC, Austin, TX, Member, 2021-2022
- Spot Insurance Inc., Austin, TX, General Counsel, Vice President and Corporate Secretary, 2018-2021
- Wittliff Cutter, PLLC, Austin, TX, Partner, 2014-2018
- Vinson & Elkins LLP, Austin, TX, Associate, 2008-2013
- Baker Botts LLP, Austin, TX, Summer Associate, 2008
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C., Judicial Intern for the Hon. Royce C. Lamberth, 2007
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas, TX, Judicial Intern for the Hon. Barbara M. G. Lynn, 2007
Impact
Community Involvement
- Austin Monitor, Strategic Planning Committee, Member of the Board of Directors, 2017-present
- DivInc, Co-Founder, 2016
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