Heather N. Aune
About Heather N. Aune
Heather N. Aune is a Partner at Gunderson Dettmer, specializing in employee benefits and equity compensation in mergers and acquisitions. She has a background in law and history, with extensive experience advising start-ups and public companies on compensation plans and employment agreements.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Heather N. Aune has been a Partner at Gunderson Dettmer since 2021. Prior to this role, she served as Special Counsel at the same firm from 2010 to 2021. In her current position, she focuses on employee benefits and equity compensation, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions. Aune's expertise is instrumental in advising start-ups, emerging growth companies, and public companies on equity compensation plans and employment agreements.
Education and Expertise
Heather N. Aune earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of California, San Diego, where she studied from 1995 to 1999. She furthered her education at the University of San Diego School of Law, completing her studies from 1999 to 2002. Aune specializes in employee benefits and executive compensation, with significant experience in severance arrangements and bonus plans for various companies.
Background
Heather N. Aune completed her high school education at Alta Loma High School. She has built a career in law, particularly focusing on employee benefits and executive compensation. Aune has worked at notable law firms, including Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she was an Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney from 2006 to 2010.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Heather N. Aune has developed a strong reputation in the legal field, particularly in her areas of specialization. She has contributed to the structuring of employee benefits and equity compensation plans for various organizations, enhancing their operational frameworks during mergers and acquisitions. Aune's extensive experience and advisory role have positioned her as a key figure in the legal landscape for start-ups and public companies.