Vasu Nigam

Vasu Nigam has a diverse work experience in various legal and research roles. In 2015, they started their career as an Associate at Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan, where they worked until 2017. During this time, they gained experience in legal matters. Vasu then joined Lumiere Law Partners as a Legal Associate, advising clients on corporate structuring and disputes. From 2019 to 2020, they served as a Senior Associate at the same firm, managing projects and providing guidance on tax-efficient corporate restructuring.

In 2021, Vasu pursued their Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Stanford Law School, focusing on corporate and commercial law issues in early-stage companies and cross-border transactions. During their time there, they conducted research on emerging regulatory and policy issues in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and the broader digital assets ecosystem.

In 2022, Vasu worked as a Research Associate at the Rock Center for Corporate Governance at Stanford University. Vasu then joined Bain Capital Crypto as a Regulatory & Policy Fellow in 2022, where they collaborated with entrepreneurs, investors, and academics to research legal and policy issues in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and the digital assets ecosystem.

Vasu's most recent role was as a Consultant at the Uniswap Foundation in 2023. Currently, they are serving as a Legal Counsel at Wintermute, starting in April 2023.

Vasu Nigam's education history is as follows:

From 2021 to 2022, Vasu Nigam attended Stanford Law School, where they pursued a Master of Laws (LLM) degree with a focus on International Economic Law, Business, and Policy.

Between 2010 and 2015, Vasu Nigam studied at the National Law Institute University in Bhopal. During this time, they obtained a B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) degree, which is equivalent to a J.D. degree in the United States. Their field of study was law.

In 2008, Vasu Nigam attended Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram. However, no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period.

In terms of additional certifications, Vasu Nigam is a Licensed Attorney by the State Bar of California, having obtained this license in December 2022. They also completed the Latham & Watkins Emerging Companies Virtual Experience Program offered by Latham & Watkins in February 2022. Furthermore, they are a Licensed Advocate by the Bar Council of India, having obtained this license in October 2015.