Sina Kian

Senior Fellow

Sina Kian is an advisor to venture capital firms, asset managers in public and private markets, and tech startups. He is an Adjunct Professor at The University of Texas School of Law. Previously he was Chief Legal Officer of the Aleo Network Foundation, a blockchain foundation focused on promoting significantly enhanced data security and privacy capabilities. 

Sina’s background is in law, policy, and finance. He graduated from Stanford Law School and clerked on the D.C. Circuit for Judge Thomas B. Griffith and Judge David S. Tatel, and on the Supreme Court for Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.  Sina then practiced law at WilmerHale, where he worked on appellate litigation in federal courts around the country, including the Supreme Court, and with the Strategic Response Group, a bipartisan group that assists clients in navigating multifaceted challenges with legal, public policy, and media dimensions. Following his time at WilmerHale, he transitioned to an investing role, working as a Vice President at Blackstone, and then as a Director at Kennedy Lewis, where he led investments in technology across sectors. Sina has also served as an advisor at the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.