Winnie Ling
About Winnie Ling
Winnie Ling serves as the General Counsel and Head of Legal & People at Blend, where she oversees the Legal & Compliance functions and leads the Executive Leadership Team. With extensive experience in corporate law and a strong background in capital markets, she has held various legal positions at prominent firms and has been instrumental in strategic transactions.
Current Role at Blend
Winnie Ling serves as General Counsel, Head of Legal & People, and a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Blend. She has held this position since 2024, following her previous role at the same company as General Counsel and Head of Legal from 2023 to 2024. In her current capacity, she oversees the Legal & Compliance functions and leads the People/HR, Strategic Operations, and Corporate Affairs departments.
Previous Experience at Blend
Prior to her current role, Winnie Ling worked at Blend as Head of Corporate Legal, focusing on Corporate, Securities, and M&A from 2022 to 2023. During her time at Blend, she contributed to various legal aspects of the company's operations and strategic initiatives.
Legal Career Background
Winnie Ling has a diverse legal background, having worked at several prestigious law firms. She was an Associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP from 2011 to 2013 in London and Hong Kong, and at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP from 2014 to 2021 in New York City and London. Additionally, she began her legal career as a Trainee Lawyer at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer from 2009 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Winnie Ling holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from UNSW, where she graduated with Honors and Distinction, respectively. She also earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Columbia Law School, where she was recognized as a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. Her expertise includes leading commercial, employment, product, regulatory, litigation, and equity matters, as well as advising on public company matters, corporate governance, and risk management.
Achievements in Capital Markets
Winnie Ling has significant experience in capital markets and finance, particularly in areas such as IPOs, equity offerings, and high yield bond offerings. She has also led strategic transactions, including international and domestic M&A, joint ventures, and divestitures, demonstrating her comprehensive understanding of complex legal and financial frameworks.