Jenny A. Whalen Ball
About Jenny A. Whalen Ball
Jenny A. Whalen Ball is an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, specializing in corporate matters and technology transactions. She has extensive experience in private equity and has worked with various industries, including technology and healthcare.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Jenny A. Whalen Ball has been employed at Gunderson Dettmer as an Associate since 2022. She works in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she focuses on corporate law and technology transactions. Her role involves providing legal counsel to clients in various industries, leveraging her extensive background in private equity and corporate matters.
Experience at JONES DAY®
Prior to her current position, Jenny worked at JONES DAY® for four years, from 2018 to 2022, as an Associate in the Private Equity sector. She also served as a Summer Associate at the firm in 2017 for two months. During her tenure, she gained experience in venture capital financings, acquisitions, and strategic transactions.
Education and Expertise
Jenny A. Whalen Ball earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School, where she studied from 2015 to 2018. She also participated in a Summer Abroad program at Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg. Her undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), magna cum laude, in Journalism and German from Grand Valley State University, completed from 2007 to 2010.
Background in Corporate Law
Jenny has a diverse background in corporate law, having counseled closely held corporations and nonprofit organizations on general corporate matters. Her experience includes working on technology transactions and various strategic deals across multiple industries, including technology, health care, manufacturing, and transportation.
Previous Roles and Internships
Before her legal career, Jenny held several positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Communications Specialist at the University of Michigan Law School from 2013 to 2015 and as an Editor for Patch.com from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, she completed internships at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and WDIV-TV, gaining valuable insights into legal and media sectors.