David Behrend
About David Behrend
David Behrend is a Corporate Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, where he provides corporate counseling to startups and venture capital firms. He specializes in venture capital financings, debt financings, and mergers and acquisitions, and is barred in both California and Texas.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
David Behrend has been a Corporate Associate at Gunderson Dettmer since 2019. In this role, he provides general corporate counseling to startups and venture capital firms. His expertise includes venture capital financings, debt financings, and mergers and acquisitions across various industries. His position at Gunderson Dettmer allows him to leverage his legal education and experience to assist clients in navigating complex corporate matters.
Education and Expertise
David Behrend holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, where he focused on Intellectual Property and Start-Ups from 2016 to 2019. He also studied at Rice University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Psychology from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he completed degree work at The London School of Economics and Political Science in 2015 and studied Psychology at Washington University in St. Louis, achieving degree work in 2014. His educational background supports his specialization in corporate law.
Background
David Behrend has a diverse academic background that includes studies in Economics and Psychology. He began his higher education at Rice University, where he completed his undergraduate studies. He then pursued legal education at UC Berkeley, where he earned his J.D. His early career included a legal internship at Oracle in 2017, where he gained practical experience in the legal field.
Bar Admissions
David Behrend is barred in both California and Texas, which enables him to practice law in multiple jurisdictions. This dual admission enhances his ability to serve clients across different regions, particularly in matters related to corporate law and venture capital.