Introducing Da Lin
Da Lin grew up in the United States, and dreamed of a career in science. She didn't know she would grow up to discuss banking law reform before the U.S. Senate.
It wasn’t until she took a law school course—in the final year of studying for her joint Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in applied mathematics at Harvard University—that she was inspired to become a lawyer.
Since graduating from Harvard Law School, Da’s career has taken her from being a judicial clerk at the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, to practising at a top U.S. law firm, to teaching on the faculties of Harvard Law School and the University of Richmond School of Law.
After the series of bank failures that unfolded in March 2023, Da testified before the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, where she spoke on holding bank executives accountable for mismanagement. Reflecting on the experience of bringing her research interests into real-life policy discussion, she says, “It was an honour to have the opportunity to discuss with policymakers the insights from my research and potential reforms to U.S banking law.”
At the Faculty of Law, Da has joined the teaching teams for Contract Law, Company and Partnership Law, and Advanced Legal Studies.
“The students in my classes have generally been terrific: well-prepared, enthusiastic, and sharp. I’ve been particularly impressed by the active participation in class discussions and the ability to engage with arguments and analyses in thoughtful, fair-minded way.”
Da Lin
As a newcomer to the city, you can find Da exploring Wellington’s parks, playgrounds, and beaches with her two young children. Among her first impressions, she is enjoying the new community, “I’ve already grown to love the sense of community among the students and faculty. I’m still quite new to the faculty (and to Aotearoa New Zealand), and everyone has been incredibly generous with sharing insights about legal developments, teaching, and even tips for living in Wellington.”
Welcome, Da!