Caitlin Peltz
About Caitlin Peltz
Caitlin Peltz is a Strategic Transactions and Licensing Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, where she specializes in transactional intellectual property issues. She has a diverse background in law and psychology, having previously worked at Stanford University and Google, and represents various technology companies in her current role.
Current Role at Gunderson Dettmer
Caitlin Peltz serves as a Strategic Transactions and Licensing Associate at Gunderson Dettmer since 2022. In this role, she specializes in transactional intellectual property issues, focusing on clients' financing and mergers and acquisitions activities. She collaborates with leading venture capital firms and represents a diverse range of technology companies across various sectors, including consumer internet, software, telecommunications, and entertainment technology.
Previous Experience at Gunderson Dettmer
Caitlin Peltz has held multiple positions at Gunderson Dettmer. She worked as a Summer Associate in 2020 for one month and later served as a Law Clerk from 2021 to 2022 for six months. Her experiences at the firm have equipped her with valuable insights into the legal aspects of strategic transactions and licensing.
Educational Background
Caitlin Peltz completed her Doctor of Law (JD) at New York University School of Law from 2018 to 2021. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with Distinction in Political Science and Psychology from Stanford University, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she graduated from Menlo School, completing her high school education from 2007 to 2011.
Experience at Stanford University
Caitlin Peltz has extensive experience at Stanford University, where she held several roles. She served as a Teaching Fellow in the Department of Psychology for nine months in 2014-2015. Additionally, she worked as an Executive Education Student Associate at the Graduate School of Business for five months in 2015 and as a Communications & Public Relations Intern at Stanford Law School for six months in 2014. She also contributed as a Research Assistant in the Department of Political Science from 2012 to 2015.
Legal Internships and Early Career
Before her current role, Caitlin Peltz gained practical experience through various internships. She worked as a Legal Intern at Talkspace in 2019 for two months and as a Legal Assistant at Google from 2015 to 2018 for three years. These positions provided her with foundational legal skills and insights into the technology sector.