Diem-Mi Lu Joins NVCA as Vice President, Government Affairs 

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Diem-Mi Lu as Vice President, Government Affairs. Her arrival further strengthens NVCA advocacy efforts to ensure that the venture capital industry and entrepreneurs have a powerful voice in Washington. 

 
“Diem-Mi’s rare combination of bicameral Capitol Hill experience and deep expertise in securities regulation and corporate transactions makes her a standout,” said NVCA President and CEO Bobby Franklin. “She brings an exceptional understanding of the legislative and regulatory landscape shaping capital markets, making her a tremendous advocate for the venture capital industry. We are excited to have her on our team.” 

Diem-Mi joins NVCA from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where she served as Counsel to Commissioner Jaime E. Lizárraga. In this role, she provided expert policy and legal advice on rulemaking proposals, enforcement actions, and regulatory developments impacting capital formation, corporate governance, and investor protection. She also played a key role in shaping policies on crypto asset regulation and cybersecurity risk management, among other critical issues. 

Prior to her tenure at the SEC, Diem-Mi served as a Policy Advisor to Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, advising on securities and capital markets, consumer protection, and financial regulatory matters. She drafted and advanced key legislation, including the Payments Modernization Act and the Promoting Transparent Standards for Corporate Insiders Act. 

Earlier in her career, Diem-Mi was a Senior Policy Advisor and Legislative Counsel to Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL-11), where she advised on financial services policy and emerging technology issues. Additionally, she counseled the Congressman in his roles as Chair of the Taskforce on Artificial Intelligence, Co-Chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, and Co-Chair of the House Entrepreneurship Caucus.  

She began her career in the private sector working as a Senior Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. There, she represented startups, emerging growth companies, and Fortune 500 firms in mergers, acquisitions, financing, and venture capital transactions across industries such as technology, healthcare, financial services, and real estate. 

She earned a BA in Economics from Columbia University and graduated Cum Laude from Georgetown University Law Center. 

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The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) empowers the next generation of American companies that will fuel the economy of tomorrow. As the voice of the U.S. venture capital and startup community, NVCA advocates for public policy that supports the American entrepreneurial ecosystem. Serving the venture community as the preeminent trade association, NVCA arms the venture community for success, serving as the leading resource for venture capital data, practical education, peer-led initiatives, and networking. For more information about NVCA, please visit www.nvca.org.