Joe Green
About Joe Green
Joe Green serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Gunderson Dettmer, where he leads the firm's innovation strategy to modernize service delivery. He has a diverse background in law and business, holding degrees from the University of Florida and the University of Virginia School of Law.
Current Role at Gunderson Dettmer
Joe Green serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Gunderson Dettmer, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the innovation strategy for the firm, focusing on modernizing the service delivery platform. He operates at the intersection of people, process, data, and technology, which is essential for enhancing the firm's operational efficiency. His experience at Gunderson Dettmer also includes serving as Director of Client Experience from 2020 to 2023 and as Counsel since 2020.
Professional Experience
Joe Green has extensive experience in the legal and academic sectors. Prior to his current role, he worked at Simpson Thacher as an Associate from 2008 to 2011. He also served as a Senior Associate at Gunderson Dettmer from 2011 to 2015. His experience includes roles as Senior Legal Editor at Thomson Reuters from 2015 to 2019 and as Entrepreneurship Faculty at Central Michigan University from 2017 to 2023. He has also held advisory positions at The LegalTech Fund and Vikktoria since 2019.
Educational Background
Joe Green holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Virginia School of Law. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English from the University of Florida. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in law and innovation within the legal industry.
Involvement in Legal Technology and Education
Joe Green is actively involved in the legal technology sector as a Fund Advisor at The LegalTech Fund and as a Cofounder & Director of the Open Cap Table Coalition since 2020. He has also served as a Board Advisor at Aumni from 2018 to 2023. In addition to his advisory roles, he has contributed to the legal community by writing, teaching, and speaking about the future of the legal industry, with a focus on startup law and legal technology.
Mentorship and Community Engagement
Joe Green has participated in mentorship roles, including his time as a Mentor at the Columbia | IBM Launch Accelerator from 2019 to 2021. His engagement in these initiatives reflects his commitment to fostering innovation and supporting emerging legal professionals and startups in the legal technology space.