Daswell Davis
About Daswell Davis
Daswell Davis serves as Senior Corporate Counsel at Akoya, bringing extensive legal experience from previous roles at various firms, including Passthrough and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. He holds advanced degrees in law from Cornell Law School and the University of Illinois College of Law.
Current Role at Akoya
Daswell Davis serves as Senior Corporate Counsel at Akoya, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on providing legal guidance and support to the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. His expertise in corporate law and technology enhances the legal framework within which Akoya operates.
Previous Experience in Legal Counsel
Prior to his current role, Daswell Davis worked at Passthrough as Legal Counsel from 2020 to 2021. His responsibilities included advising on legal matters related to the company's operations in New York. He also held positions at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP as an Associate in the Technology Companies Group from 2021 to 2022, and at Mazars as Legal from 2019 to 2020.
Investment Banking and Corporate Development Background
Daswell Davis has a background in investment banking and corporate development. He served as an Investment Banking Associate at BCMS from 2016 to 2017 and as Corporate Development Manager at Carta from 2017 to 2018. These roles provided him with experience in financial transactions and corporate strategy.
Educational Qualifications
Daswell Davis earned a Master of Laws (LLM) in Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship from Cornell Law School. He also holds a Juris Doctor (cum laude) from the University of Illinois College of Law and a Bachelor of Science (cum laude) from the University of South Florida. His educational background supports his expertise in legal and technological matters.
Early Career and Legal Experience
Daswell Davis began his legal career as a Law Clerk at the Office of University Counsel at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2012. He also worked as a Research Assistant to Professor Nuno Garoupa from 2013 to 2014 and as a Corporate Associate at Golan & Christie LLP from 2014 to 2015. These positions contributed to his foundational legal skills and knowledge.