Christian Riess
About Christian Riess
Christian Riess is an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer in New York, having previously worked at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and completed internships at Chaffe & Associates and Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice. He holds a JD from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and a BBA in Economics/Finance from The University of Georgia.
Current Role at Gunderson Dettmer
Christian Riess serves as an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, a position he has held since 2022. He works in the New York office, contributing to the firm's legal services. His role involves supporting clients in various legal matters, leveraging his background in finance and law.
Previous Experience at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Before joining Gunderson Dettmer, Christian Riess worked as an Associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure, he gained experience in corporate law, working on transactions and providing legal counsel to clients in the financial sector.
Internship Experience at Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice
In 2017, Christian Riess completed a Legal Internship at Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice. This two-month internship allowed him to engage with legal issues affecting the Greater Chicago Area, contributing to projects aimed at improving the justice system.
Educational Background in Law and Business
Christian Riess earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, studying from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Economics and Finance from The University of Georgia, where he studied from 2010 to 2014.
Early Career as Financial Analyst Intern
Christian Riess began his professional career as a Financial Analyst Intern at Chaffe & Associates, Inc. in 2014. He worked there for three months, gaining foundational experience in financial analysis before pursuing further education and career opportunities in law.