Andre Lee
About Andre Lee
Andre Lee serves as the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate at Zipline, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive legal experience, including roles at Gunderson Dettmer, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, and Mercury, and has a strong background in compliance and corporate governance.
Work at Zipline
Andre Lee serves as the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate at Zipline, a position he has held since 2023. He is based in South San Francisco, California. In this role, he manages various legal aspects of the company, including compliance and corporate governance.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to joining Zipline, Andre Lee worked at Gunderson Dettmer as an Associate from 2020 to 2023. He also held the position of Associate at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP from 2018 to 2020. His earlier experience includes a role as a Senior Associate at Mercury from 2012 to 2015.
Education and Qualifications
Andre Lee earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Harvard Law School, where he studied from 2015 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Sociology, and Philosophy from the University of California, Davis, which he completed from 2007 to 2011.
Compliance and Policy Development
At Zipline, Andre Lee has developed internal compliance programs addressing CFIUS and Department of Transportation Economic Authority regulations. He has also implemented a tenure-based, post-termination exercise period policy for over 500 employees, which included a comprehensive employee communications plan.
Financial and Corporate Management
Andre Lee led the $400M Series F Preferred Stock Financing at a drone logistics start-up, overseeing negotiations, financing documents, and investor communications. He also manages the international corporate family structure, which includes 17 holding and operating company entities.