Jacob W.

Jacob W. serves as the Chief Legal Officer at Polygon Labs since March 2025, leading legal efforts for a prominent software development company focused on decentralized blockchain solutions. Prior experience includes roles as General Counsel at dYdX, where responsibilities involved oversight of a major crypto derivatives exchange, and Deputy General Counsel at SonicWall Inc., supporting a global cybersecurity firm. Jacob W. has also held positions as General Counsel & Acquisitions at JMA Ventures LLC, M&A Attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and Corporate Attorney at Richards, Layton & Finger, specializing in high-value mergers and acquisitions. The professional background is complemented by significant real estate roles earlier in the career. Jacob W. holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, a JD from the University of Connecticut, and a BA from the University of Utah.