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John Yarwood

Investor

Legal & Advocacy at UDHC

New York, New York, United States

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About

Former litigator specializing in white collar and regulatory defense at a top NYC national law firm. Joined the Maker Foundation in 2019 and supports UDHC portfolio companies on legal and business challenges.

Experience

  1. Summer.fiDirectorcurrent2025 — present
  2. UDHCPartner, Legal & Advocacycurrent2021 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  3. AYSO West Side Soccer League (WSSL)Travel Program Director2021 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
  4. AYSO West Side Soccer League (WSSL)Board Member2021 — 2024New York, United States
  5. Maker FoundationDeputy General Counsel2019 — 2021New York, NY
  6. Milbank LLPAttorney2011 — 2019New York, NY
  7. Sanctuary for FamiliesPro Bono Fellow2011NYC
  8. Milbank LLPSummer Associate2009
  9. Boston University School of LawResearch Assistant2008
  10. NavimedixProduct Configuration Specialist2005 — 2007
  11. DialogueDirectLocal Field Manager2003 — 2005

Skills & more

Master SchedulingPlanning & SchedulingLogistical CoordinationLogistical PlanningCommercial Litigation5Corporate Law3Securities Regulation3Appeals2Trials2Corporate Governance2Property Law1Civil Litigation1
+4 moreFamily LawSecurities LitigationLeadershipTeam Leadership

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Universal DeFi HoldingBoard seat

via UDHC · filed Dec 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Yarwood?
Former litigator specializing in white collar and regulatory defense at a top NYC national law firm. Joined the Maker Foundation in 2019 and supports UDHC portfolio companies on legal and business challenges.
Where does John Yarwood work?
John Yarwood is Legal & Advocacy at UDHC.
What boards does John Yarwood sit on?
John Yarwood holds tracked board seats at Universal DeFi Holding.
Where did John Yarwood go to school?
John Yarwood studied at Boston University School of Law (JD, Law); Boston University (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Acting).

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