Hannah Porter
About Hannah Porter
Hannah Porter is a Corporate Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, where she has worked since 2018. She is a founding member of the NorCal Associates Pro Bono Committee and has extensive experience advising startups on corporate legal matters.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Hannah Porter currently serves as a Corporate Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she advises startup founders on various corporate legal matters, including company formation and exits. She represents leading venture capital firms in investment deals with startups, leveraging her expertise in equity financing. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Summer Associate at Gunderson Dettmer in 2017, gaining valuable experience in corporate law.
Education and Expertise
Hannah Porter earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, where she studied from 2015 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of California, Irvine, completed from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles, which she applies in her work with startups and venture capital firms.
Background
Before joining Gunderson Dettmer, Hannah Porter gained diverse experience in various roles. She worked as a Human Resources Assistant at MeridianLink from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she was a Student Consultant, Team Lead, and Project Manager at SCNO at UCI from 2011 to 2013. She also owned and operated Pretty Print Shop from 2013 to 2015, where she served as Owner/Designer.
Achievements
Hannah Porter is a founding member of the NorCal Associates Pro Bono Committee at Gunderson Dettmer, demonstrating her commitment to community service. She has worked on over 130 equity financing deals, showcasing her expertise in corporate law. In addition to her professional work, she volunteers with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of San Mateo County, advocating for children in the foster care system, and fosters dogs with Pack Lyfe Rescue.