Dr. David Willbrand

Instructor

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Biography

David Willbrand is a lecturer at the University of Michigan Law School, where he focuses on the intersection of law and the startup environment. With experience teaching at institutions such as the Ohio State University, Syracuse University, and the University of Cincinnati Colleges of Law, he has developed courses that include Mergers and Acquisitions, Startups, Venture Capital, and Private Equity. In addition to his academic role, Willbrand serves as the Chief Legal Officer of Pacaso Inc., a startup that has quickly reached 'unicorn' status, indicative of its rapid growth and success. He has a strong background in founding, growing, and chairing notable startup venture capital legal practices in the Midwest. Willbrand is also the author of 'Seed Deals: Grow Startup Venture Capital' and serves as an entrepreneur-in-residence at Miami University, where he provides guidance and mentoring to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Research Interests

Courses

Mergers and Acquisitions Startups Venture Capital Private Equity

Requirements for University of Michigan Law School

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:98
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
First degree in law (LLB or equivalent) from a school outside the U.S.
Application Checklist
  • LSAC LLM CAS Report
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($75)
Specialization Notes

Administered by University of Michigan Law School; exact department name 'Department of Law' refers to the LLM program.