Umar Khan is an experienced legal professional currently serving as Assistant General Counsel at Chainlink Labs since December 2021, following roles as Senior Legal Counsel and Legal Counsel within the same organization. Previously, Umar worked as an Associate at Kirkland & Ellis, Dechert LLP, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, McGuireWoods LLP, and Morrison & Foerster LLP, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and general corporate matters. Umar holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) and a Bachelor of Arts in Government from The University of Texas at Austin.