American University Washington College of Law 1985
J.D. American University Law Review, Member and published author
Based on academic performance, selected for internships at Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodities Futures Trading Commission; Moot Court Best Brief Winner

Southern Methodist University 1982 B.A.
Triple majored in Russian Studies, History and Political Science

  • Luke’s Fast Breaks, Director
  • Crystal Charity Member
  • SPCA of Texas Fur Ball Chairman 2026

U.S. Supreme Court

Texas

Gina Betts

Partner

Dallas, TX

GBetts@VLPLawGroup.com

+1 469 965 0921

Gina Betts is a Partner with a practice focused on venture capital and general corporate matters with a particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions. She advises emerging companies, investors, and established businesses on a broad range of strategic transactions and corporate governance matters.

Gina represents clients across a diverse set of industries including manufacturing, health optimization, consumer products, manufactured and modular housing, medical devices, beauty and fashion. Her cross -industry experience enables her to deliver practical, business-oriented advice tailored to each client’s specific market and stage of growth.

Her practice spans the full corporate lifecycle, including company formation, venture and growth financings, governance matters, and complex M&A transactions. Gina is known for her pragmatic approach, attention to detail and ability to guide clients efficiently through sophisticated transactions while keeping business objectives front and center.

Gina earned her J.D. from the Washington College of Law at American University where she was a published member of Law Review and won the award for Moot Court Best Brief. During law school, based upon academic performance, she was selected for, and participated in, internships at the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. She received her B.A, from Southern Methodist University where she triple majored in Russian Language, History and Political Science. While at SMU, she earned a scholarship to study in the former Soviet Union.

American University Washington College of Law 1985
J.D. American University Law Review, Member and published author
Based on academic performance, selected for internships at Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodities Futures Trading Commission; Moot Court Best Brief Winner

Southern Methodist University 1982 B.A.
Triple majored in Russian Studies, History and Political Science

  • Luke’s Fast Breaks, Director
  • Crystal Charity Member
  • SPCA of Texas Fur Ball Chairman 2026

U.S. Supreme Court

Texas

Practice Areas

Corporate
Corporate
Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital
Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
Securities & Capital Raising
Securities & Capital Raising
Angel Investors & Family Offices
Angel Investors & Family Offices
  • Dallas 500 Business Leader, D CEO Magazine
  • Best Lawyers in Dallas – Corporate Finance Honoree, D Magazine
  • Women in Business Honoree, Dallas Business Journal
  • Rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell®

Dallas Bar Association

Industry Experience

Venture Capital Venture Capital
Healthtech and Healthcare Healthtech and Healthcare
Retail and Consumer Products Retail and Consumer Products
Food and Beverages Food and Beverages
Medical Devices and Diagnostics Medical Devices and Diagnostics
Manufacturing Manufacturing

Beyond Work

Interests

Attending sporting events Attending sporting events
Reading Reading
traveling traveling