Andrew Mitton
Andrew has practiced law in Alaska for over 26 years. He worked in law firms and as in-house counsel for large corporations. Andrew is a small business owner himself. He started Vellum LLC in 2011. Why start a new company? Because there’s a much better way to provide legal services to Alaska’s small businesses and nobody else was doing it. So he redesigned the law firm from the ground up so that small businesses like yours can have a legal department like the big guys. He also started The Eureka Space (see below).
Andrew has advised hundreds of clients on business structuring and has formed their LLCs, negotiated and drafted thousands of contracts, helped numerous companies with the purchase and sale of their businesses, and pretty much everything associated with small business law. He attended Brigham Young University for his undergraduate degree and attended the University of North Dakota for his law degree.
Andrew is a big fan of Alaska. He’s lived here for over 26 years. His wife was born here. They raised their four children here. His wife’s grandparents moved here in 1949. Andrew says, “I think Alaska is the greatest place in the world to raise a family. I want to do my part for Alaska. I’ve concluded that the best way to do this is to help Alaska’s local small businesses and their owners achieve their calling in life.”
Matt Lund
Matt joined Vellum in September 2024. He understands the small business perspective first-hand, having started companies focused on retail sales, landscaping, and commercial property.
Matt retired from the Air Force in July 2024, having attained the rank of colonel during a 23-year career as a contracting officer and military lawyer (JAG). As a contracting officer, Matt negotiated and managed contracts totaling over $4B. As a JAG, he provided legal advice to commanders and civilian leaders in addition to overseeing an array of military justice, operational, international, and civil law functions. He previously served as the senior lawyer for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Matt graduated from the United States Air Force Academy, was a Fulbright Scholar, earned an MBA from the University of Massachusetts (Lowell), and earned his JD from Brigham Young University.
Matt has been an Alaskan since 2009, raising 5 children here with his wife, Sharlae. Regarding the future, Matt says, "I'm a rational optimist. Every problem is an opportunity to help a team improve."
Shaun Belliston
Shaun Belliston was born in Washington state but discovered his passion for Alaska while working as a tour guide and bus driver during the summer of 2014. Enchanted by the state's natural beauty, he continued to work as a driver guide in the summers of 2015, 2018, and 2019 to help pay for law school. This experience solidified his decision to get his license to practice law in Alaska and move there permanently in 2019 with his wonderful wife, Michaela. Now, they are proud parents of three children, embracing the Alaskan lifestyle with enthusiasm.
Shaun's academic journey began with a degree in philosophy from Brigham Young University-Idaho, where he graduated magna cum laude. While at BYU-Idaho, Shaun served in various leadership roles on the Student Representative Council and as a Student Ambassador. After graduating from BYU-Idaho, he pursued his legal studies at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, contributing as a student board member for the International Center for Law and Religion Studies. He also worked most of his tenure at BYU law as a law clerk for the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office and gained valuable experience interning for the General Counsel Office of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
With a keen interest in legal technology, Shaun aims to leverage it to support small business owners, ensuring their success and growth. His career includes a role as a tech attorney for the Alaska Court System, and since October 2021, he has been an integral part of Vellum LLC. At Vellum, Shaun has drafted and reviewed countless business contracts of every conceivable type, filed numerous trademark applications with the USPTO, and developed extensive knowledge of HIPAA, and labor and employment laws. He also headed the creation and implementation of Vellum LLC's client portal and automation of contracts, showcasing his innovative approach to legal services.
Shaun finds immense inspiration in working with small business owners. His cause-driven approach fuels his commitment to serving their unique needs. Beyond his professional life, Shaun is an avid sailor, beekeeper, tennis player, cross-country skier, snowboarder, and traveler. He cherishes every moment spent in nature and, above all, treasures his family deeply.