Dana Roland
About Dana Roland
Dana Roland is a paralegal with extensive experience in various legal roles, currently working at Gunderson Dettmer since 2022. She has held positions at notable firms such as Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, contributing to her expertise in corporate and real estate law.
Current Role at Gunderson Dettmer
Dana Roland serves as a Paralegal at Gunderson Dettmer, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for supporting legal teams with various tasks, including document preparation, research, and case management. Her experience in the legal field contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Legal Firms
Dana Roland has extensive experience in the legal sector, having worked at several prominent law firms. She was a Corporate Paralegal at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP from 2015 to 2021. Prior to that, she held various paralegal roles at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Sidley Austin LLP, and David, Goodman & Madole, accumulating a total of over a decade in paralegal positions across different specialties.
Background in Business Development and Project Management
Before focusing solely on paralegal work, Dana Roland held roles in business development and project management. She served as the Director of Business Development at Conquest eDiscovery, LLC for 10 months in 2014-2015 and worked as the Director of Project Management at IP Navigation Group from 2012 to 2014. These positions provided her with valuable skills in managing projects and client relations.
Educational Qualifications
Dana Roland earned her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Texas A&M University, where she studied from 1992 to 1998. This educational background has equipped her with analytical and organizational skills that are beneficial in her legal career.
Teaching Experience
Earlier in her career, Dana Roland worked as a Teacher and Coach at Midlothian Independent School District from 1998 to 2000. This role involved developing educational programs and coaching students, which contributed to her leadership and communication skills.