Will Gillis is the Associate General Counsel and Director of Business Affairs at Alloy Partners. He began his legal career practicing in the Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Group at Perkins Coie LLP in Seattle, advising startups and VCs on financing, M&A, corporate governance, and other legal matters. Will found Alloy Partners by accident—mistaking it for High Alpha during his interview process—but was immediately drawn to the opportunity to roll up his sleeves to solve problems for partners and portfolio companies, and to be part of a category-defining organization that tackles new challenges every day.

Before practicing law, Will was a high school U.S. history teacher at Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, a Catholic school serving underserved populations in the greater Philadelphia area. This background in education and service underscores his commitment to making a meaningful impact.

Will loves the variety in his role at HAI, where no day is ever exactly the same. The work spans many disciplines and is unlike anything that's been done before. He values being part of an exceptional team of smart, dedicated, accomplished—and most importantly, kind and generous—venture builders.