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Kevin Vela is an Adjunct Professor at Southern Methodist University (Cox School of Business and Dedman School of Law) and The University of Texas School of Law. As managing partner at Vela Wood law firm, he specializes in venture financing, fund representation, M&A, and gaming law.
- JD with Honors, The University of Texas School of Law
- BBA in Finance, University of Texas at Austin
His research and teaching focus on entrepreneurship, venture capital law, and gaming regulations. Recent blog posts analyze pay-to-play financing structures, DFS legality in California, and tax incentives for QSBS. He has taught hundreds of financing transactions involving convertible instruments and equity rounds.
- Legal Awards: Super Lawyer (2021-2024), Top Latino Lawyer (3x), Best Lawyer in Dallas (6x), Texas Bar Foundation Fellow
Vela co-manages Blossom Street Ventures (Dallas-based SAAS fund), mentors at RevTech Ventures, and holds leadership roles in Dallas business associations. He combines practical legal experience with academic instruction in venture law.
