Simeon Vance
About Simeon Vance
Simeon Vance serves as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Awardco, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in corporate law, having held positions at several law firms and contributed to significant funding rounds in the HR SaaS sector.
Current Role at Awardco
Simeon Vance serves as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Awardco, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees legal matters and corporate governance for the organization. His responsibilities include providing legal advice, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing corporate affairs. Vance's expertise in corporate law supports Awardco's strategic initiatives and operational objectives.
Previous Experience at Parsons Behle & Latimer
Prior to his current role, Simeon Vance worked at Parsons Behle & Latimer as a Corporate Lawyer from 2019 to 2022 in Lehi, Utah. He also served in a similar capacity at the same firm from 2012 to 2014 in the Reno, Nevada Area. During his tenure, he focused on corporate law, providing legal counsel to clients on various corporate transactions and compliance matters.
Legal Career Background
Simeon Vance has a diverse legal background that includes experience as a Business Attorney at Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher from 2007 to 2010 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He also worked as Outside General Counsel at Awardco from 2015 to 2022 and as a Corporate Lawyer at Fillmore Spencer LLC from 2015 to 2019 in Provo, Utah. His legal career has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of corporate law and business operations.
Education and Academic Involvement
Simeon Vance earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law, where he studied from 2005 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Brigham Young University–Hawaii. Additionally, Vance completed a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Entrepreneurship at Duke University School of Law in 2012. He has been a Lecturer in Law at the University of Hawaii at Manoa since 2015, teaching high growth entrepreneurship to students in business, law, and engineering.
Significant Achievements
Simeon Vance played a key role in closing a $65 million Series A financing led by General Catalyst and Ryan Smith, which is noted as the largest Series A funding in HR SaaS history. His involvement in an e-infrastructure startup funded by Bain Capital and Accel Partners prior to his legal career highlights his experience in both the legal and business sectors.