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&lt;p&gt;Founded in 1995 in Silicon Valley, Gunderson Dettmer has grown to 12 offices with 400 attorneys and is the leading international law firm focusing solely on the innovation economy. It is the world leader in providing legal services to venture-backed and public technology and life science companies, as well as to venture capital investors. Sophisticated work, amazing tutelage from partners, and the office culture are highlights for associates.&lt;/p&gt;

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Erica Davis

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Jenn Sayles Okorn

Sogoal Salari

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Partner—Corporate

Hilary Adams

Associate—Strategic Transactions & Licensing

Kelvin Chan

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Stephanie Lane

Ibrahim Elshamy

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Aliya Sanders

Partner—Emerging Companies/Venture Capital

Heidi Walas

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Anna Westfelt

Associate—Privacy & Data Security

Frida Alim

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