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Brandon Nelson

Former Investor at JetBlue Ventures

New York, New York

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Brandon Nelson is Chief Legal Officer at Legends, overseeing legal affairs, ethics and compliance, cybersecurity, and ESG practices. He serves on the investment committee of JetBlue Technology Ventures.

Experience

  1. LegendsChief Legal Officercurrent2025 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  2. JetBlueSenior Advisor to the CEO2024New York
  3. JetBlueGeneral Counsel and Corporate Secretary2018 — 2024Long Island City, NY
  4. JetBlue Technology VenturesInvestment Committe Member2016 — 2024San Carlos, CA
  5. JetBlue AirwaysVice President, Associate General Counsel2009 — 2018Long Island City, NY
  6. JetBlue AirwaysDirector, Corporate Counsel2006 — 2009Forest Hills, New York
  7. JetBlue AirwaysManager, Staff Counsel2005 — 2006Forest Hills, NY
  8. JetBlue Airways 401K PlanTrustee2010 — 2017Long Island City, NY
  9. Law Offices of Brandon NelsonOwner2004 — 2005Greater Los Angeles Area
  10. Enterprise Counsel Group, A Law CorporationAssociate2003 — 2004Irvine, CA
  11. Shearman and SterlingAssociate1999 — 2002

Skills & more

Executive Pay1Litigation9Licensing20Employment Law12Private Equity3Corporate Finance3Financial ModelingCompetition LawCommercial Litigation15Real Estate4Government1Intellectual Property10
+9 morePrivacy LawLegal WritingCorporate GovernanceCivil LitigationLegal ResearchCorporate LawDue DiligenceAviationNegotiation

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Brandon Nelson?
Brandon Nelson is Chief Legal Officer at Legends, overseeing legal affairs, ethics and compliance, cybersecurity, and ESG practices. He serves on the investment committee of JetBlue Technology Ventures.
What check size does Brandon Nelson write?
Brandon Nelson typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Brandon Nelson go to school?
Brandon Nelson studied at New York University School of Law (Doctor of Law (JD), Law); Howard University (BBA, International Business).

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