Akilah Paul
About Akilah Paul
Akilah Paul is an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer in Los Angeles, California, with a background in law and various internships in the entertainment and legal sectors. She has previously worked at Latham & Watkins and Travelers, and holds a J.D. from USC Gould School of Law.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Akilah Paul has been working as an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer since 2022. This role is based in Los Angeles, California, and involves providing legal support in areas relevant to the firm's focus on venture capital and technology companies.
Previous Experience at Latham & Watkins
Before joining Gunderson Dettmer, Akilah Paul worked at Latham & Watkins as an Associate from 2018 to 2022. She initially joined the firm as a Summer Associate in 2017 for a two-month period in Los Angeles, California. During her tenure, she gained experience in various legal practices.
Internship Experience
Akilah Paul has a diverse internship background. She interned at the J. Paul Getty Museum in 2008 for two months and at Mosaic Media Group in 2010 for two months. Additionally, she worked as an intern at Prime Group in 2009 for one month. These experiences contributed to her understanding of different sectors.
Educational Background
Akilah Paul studied at USC Gould School of Law, where she was a Doctor of Law (J.D.) candidate from 2015 to 2018. She also attended Lehigh University College of Business, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Marketing from 2007 to 2011. Furthermore, she studied abroad at Syracuse University in Florence in 2010 for 11 months.
Early Career at Travelers
Akilah Paul began her professional career at Travelers, where she worked as an Underwriting Trainee from 2011 to 2012 for one year. She later served as an Entertainment Account Executive from 2012 to 2015, gaining valuable experience in the insurance industry.