Summary
Gabriel Shapiro is General Counsel based in San Francisco with nine years of experience at the intersection of corporate law, M&A and blockchain ventures. He has steered deal strategy and legal operations for Delphi Labs while maintaining a senior role at boutique firm Belcher, Smolen & Van Loo, bringing both startup and Big Law rigor from prior M&A stints at Weil, Hogan Lovells and Dewey. Known as an "autonomous attorney," he blends legal craftsmanship with technical fluency—certified in blockchain for technical executives—which informs his work on token economics, venture transactions and emerging crypto governance. Gabriel’s background in philosophy from Brown and a UCLA law degree gives him a reputation for analytical clarity in complex negotiations and regulatory strategy. He is comfortable moving between high-stakes corporate deals and nimble venture environments, often translating technical innovations into pragmatic, auditable legal frameworks.
9 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Blockchain for Technical Executives and Analysts (Certified), Blockchain for Technical Executives and Analysts (Certified) at B9Lab Academy
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy at Brown University
Concord Academy
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law, Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law at UCLA School of Law