Jake Winton
About Jake Winton
Jake Winton is a Corporate Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, with a diverse background in law, information technology, and healthcare. He has held various roles in legal and healthcare sectors, including positions at The Vita Companies and the US Navy.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Jake Winton has been employed as a Corporate Associate at Gunderson Dettmer since 2021. His role involves providing legal support and guidance in corporate matters, leveraging his prior experience in corporate law gained during his time as a Corporate Law Clerk at the same firm in 2021. His work is based in Silicon Valley, California, where he contributes to the firm's focus on serving technology and life sciences companies.
Education and Expertise
Jake Winton possesses a diverse educational background. He earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) from 2017 to 2020. He also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Information Technology from the University of South Florida, completed in 2013. Additionally, he studied Film Production Technology at Valencia College, where he achieved an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from 2000 to 2002.
Background in Healthcare and Legal Sectors
Jake Winton has experience in both the healthcare and legal sectors. He worked as a Benefits Advisor at The Vita Companies from 2015 to 2017, where he provided guidance on employee benefits. He also served as a Navy Drug and Alcohol Counselor from 2010 to 2014 at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. His role as a Student Fellow at The Source on Healthcare Price & Competition involved addressing healthcare price and competition issues from 2018 to 2019.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role, Jake Winton held several positions that contributed to his professional development. He was a Summer Associate at Venable LLP in 2019 for two months, gaining practical legal experience. He also worked as a Research Assistant and Post Grad Teaching Assistant at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 2018 and 2020, respectively. Additionally, he served as a Fellow at TechGC from 2019 to 2020.
Military Service
Jake Winton has a military background, having served in the US Navy as a Leading Petty Officer from 2004 to 2010. His service included responsibilities that contributed to his leadership skills and discipline. He transitioned to a role as a Navy Drug and Alcohol Counselor from 2010 to 2014, where he supported service members in addressing substance use issues.