Laura Chao
About Laura Chao
Laura Chao is a Practice Innovation Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, where she leads the implementation of AI tools and enhances legal service delivery. She has extensive experience in legal roles, including positions at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and as a legal extern at various firms, and holds a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law.
Current Role at Gunderson Dettmer
Laura Chao serves as a Practice Innovation Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads the implementation of proprietary AI tooling, which enhances the delivery of legal services. Her focus on innovation includes creating document automation workflows that improve client satisfaction and operational efficiency. Additionally, she streamlines client knowledge intake processes as part of her responsibilities.
Previous Experience at Gunderson Dettmer
Prior to her current role, Laura Chao worked at Gunderson Dettmer as a Strategic Transactions & Licensing Associate from 2018 to 2021. During her time there, she contributed to various strategic initiatives. She also served as a Summer Associate in 2017, where she gained valuable experience in the legal field.
Education and Qualifications
Laura Chao earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Fordham University School of Law, completing her studies from 2015 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with a minor in Visual Arts from Duke University, where she studied from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, she studied at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics from 2004 to 2008. Laura is accredited as a Certified Information Privacy Professional for the U.S. (CIPP/US) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
Legal Internships and Early Career
Laura Chao has held various legal internships early in her career. She worked as a Law Student Intern at Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP in 2016. She also served as a Legal Extern at Away in 2018 and at Canary in 2017. Prior to her legal roles, she worked as a Litigation Legal Assistant at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP from 2013 to 2015. These experiences provided her with a strong foundation in legal practice.
Contributions to Legal Technology
In her current role, Laura Chao focuses on enhancing legal technology at Gunderson Dettmer. She leads initiatives that involve implementing AI tools and creating document automation workflows. Her work aims to improve operational efficiency and client satisfaction within the firm, reflecting her commitment to innovation in the legal sector.