Jeffrey R. Vetter
About Jeffrey R. Vetter
Jeffrey R. Vetter is a partner at Gunderson Dettmer, where he specializes in public offerings and corporate governance. With over 23 years of experience at Fenwick and West and significant expertise in mergers and acquisitions, he has handled nearly 100 IPOs and worked with leading technology companies.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Jeffrey R. Vetter has been a Partner at Gunderson Dettmer since 2018. In this role, he focuses on providing legal services to technology companies, particularly in the areas of capital markets and corporate governance. His experience includes handling nearly 100 initial public offerings (IPOs) throughout his career. Vetter chairs the firm's Public Offerings/Public Companies Practice, where he supports public companies with their ongoing capital markets and compliance needs.
Previous Experience at Fenwick and West
Prior to joining Gunderson Dettmer, Jeffrey R. Vetter served as a Partner at Fenwick and West for 23 years, from 1995 to 2018. During his tenure, he worked with leading technology companies such as Wish, Facebook, Hims, Barkbox, Workday, Veeva, Pivotal Software, and Zuora. Vetter gained significant experience in mergers and acquisitions, participating in transactions totaling over $40 billion.
Education and Expertise
Jeffrey R. Vetter earned his Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where he graduated magna cum laude. He studied there from 1987 to 1990. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor's degree in History with honors and distinction at the University of California, Berkeley, from 1983 to 1987. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal expertise in capital markets and corporate law.
Achievements and Recognition
Throughout his career, Jeffrey R. Vetter has received several accolades for his contributions to the legal field. He was named the 2015 Capital Markets MVP by Law360 and recognized as 'Attorney of the Year' by The Recorder in 2012. Vetter has appeared on the Daily Journal’s Top 100 list of California’s leading attorneys and is listed annually in Chambers USA, Legal 500, U.S. News’ Best Lawyers, and Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers.
Bar Admission and Professional Affiliations
Jeffrey R. Vetter is admitted to the bar in California. His professional affiliations include chairing the Public Offerings/Public Companies Practice at Gunderson Dettmer, where he provides ongoing support for capital markets, corporate governance, and compliance needs for public companies. His extensive experience and recognition in the field underscore his commitment to serving clients in the technology sector.