Gabriella Figueroa
About Gabriella Figueroa
Gabriella Figueroa is a Legal Recruiting Manager currently employed at Gunderson Dettmer in New York. She has a background in legal recruiting and operations, having previously worked at firms such as Selendy & Gay PLLC and Herbert Smith Freehills.
Current Role at Gunderson Dettmer
Gabriella Figueroa serves as the Legal Recruiting Manager at Gunderson Dettmer, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the recruitment process for legal professionals within the firm. Her work involves identifying top talent, managing the hiring process, and ensuring that the firm attracts qualified candidates who align with its values and needs.
Previous Experience at Selendy & Gay PLLC
Prior to her current role, Gabriella Figueroa worked at Selendy & Gay PLLC in two capacities. She served as the Recruiting and Professional Development Coordinator for four months in 2020, where she focused on enhancing the recruitment strategies and professional growth initiatives for the firm. Before that, she was part of the Operations team for one year from 2018 to 2019, contributing to the firm's operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Experience at Herbert Smith Freehills
Gabriella held the position of Recruiting and Professional Development Specialist at Herbert Smith Freehills from 2020 to 2022. In this role, she was involved in the recruitment and development of legal professionals, playing a key part in shaping the firm's talent acquisition strategies and professional development programs.
Early Career at Dechert LLP
Gabriella began her legal career as a Legal Assistant at Dechert LLP, where she worked for one year from 2017 to 2018. This role provided her with foundational experience in the legal field, assisting attorneys with various tasks and gaining insights into legal operations.
Educational Background
Gabriella Figueroa completed her undergraduate studies at Seton Hall University, where she attended from 2013 to 2017. Her education provided her with a strong foundation for her career in legal recruiting and development. Prior to that, she graduated from Wayne Hills High School, completing her studies there from 2009 to 2013.