# Jordan Lewis

> Jordan Lewis is the General Counsel of Redbud VC and Vice President & General Counsel of The Premiere Group, both based in Columbia, Missouri. A dual-licensed attorney (Missouri and Illinois) with a decade-plus of experience, he bridges the worlds of law, tax, and venture capital - handling M&A, fund structuring, governance, and legal strategy for a pre-seed VC firm that bets on founders shaped by struggle. Before Redbud, he cut his teeth as a litigator at Carmody MacDonald in St. Louis and has been a published voice in Missouri In-House Counsel on biometric privacy and employment law.

- **Role:** General Counsel at Redbud VC
- **Organizations:** Redbud VC, The Premiere Group
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science + Master of Accountancy (emphasis in Taxation), University of Missouri-Columbia, Juris Doctor (JD), Southern Illinois University School of Law
- **Known for:** Dual-licensed attorney in Missouri and Illinois with active standing in both states, General Counsel for Redbud VC, which has backed 44 portfolio companies raising $150M+ collectively, Published legal commentary in Missouri In-House Counsel on employment law and data privacy

## Career timeline

- **2015** — Admitted to the Illinois Bar
- **2016** — Admitted to the Missouri Bar
- **2019** — Attorney at Carmody MacDonald P.C. (St. Louis) - litigation practice covering business law, cybersecurity, and consumer privacy
- **2019** — Published first article in Missouri In-House Counsel: 'New laws force employers to update policies and procedures'
- **2021** — Published 'Commentary: Businesses beware of biometric privacy laws' in Missouri In-House Counsel
- **2022-2023** — Joined The Premiere Group as Vice President & General Counsel, handling M&A, real estate, tax, employment, governance, funds, and strategic investments
- **2023** — Added General Counsel role at Redbud VC (pre-seed venture capital firm founded by Willy and Jabbok Schlacks of EquipmentShare fame)

## Achievements

- Dual-licensed attorney in Missouri and Illinois with active standing in both states
- General Counsel for Redbud VC, which has backed 44 portfolio companies raising $150M+ collectively
- Published legal commentary in Missouri In-House Counsel on employment law and data privacy
- Manages legal and governance for both a venture capital fund and a family office simultaneously
- More than a decade of experience supporting venture funds, startups, and growing enterprises
- Early voice on biometric privacy law compliance for Midwest businesses

## Latest updates

- **2023-01** — Joined Redbud VC as General Counsel alongside founding partners Willy Schlacks, Jabbok Schlacks, and Brett Calhoun
- **2026-05** — Continues as General Counsel at Redbud VC (44 portfolio companies, $150M+ raised by portfolio) and VP & GC at The Premiere Group

## Links

- Website: https://redbud.vc/jordan-lewis
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-lewis-3504b4b1/

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Last updated: 2026-05-06