Craig Olshan
About Craig Olshan
Craig Olshan is a Partner specializing in Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits at Gunderson Dettmer, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in law and business, including previous roles at prominent firms and a tenure at Google.
Current Role at Gunderson Dettmer
Craig Olshan serves as a Partner in the Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits practice at Gunderson Dettmer. He has held this position since 2021 and operates from the firm's Silicon Valley office. In this role, he provides legal guidance on executive compensation structures and employee benefit plans, advising clients on compliance and best practices in the field.
Previous Experience in Executive Compensation
Prior to his current role, Craig Olshan accumulated extensive experience in executive compensation and employee benefits. He worked at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP as Counsel from 2018 to 2021. Before that, he served as an Associate at Morrison Cohen LLP from 2012 to 2014 and at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP from 2014 to 2018, both in the Greater New York City Area.
Early Career at Google and Zazzle.com
Craig Olshan began his career in the technology sector, working as an Online Operations Associate at Google from 2005 to 2007, where he focused on AdWords. Following this role, he served as the Search Engine Marketing Manager at Zazzle.com from 2007 to 2008. These positions provided him with foundational experience in online operations and marketing.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Craig Olshan earned his Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Williams College. His educational background has equipped him with the legal knowledge necessary for his specialization in executive compensation and employee benefits.