Madeleine Kerr
About Madeleine Kerr
Madeleine Kerr is a Corporate Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, where she has worked since 2023. She holds a JD from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA from HEC Paris, with a diverse background in communications and law.
Current Role at Gunderson Dettmer
Madeleine Kerr serves as a Corporate Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she engages in various corporate legal matters, providing support to clients in the technology and life sciences sectors. Her responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting documents, and assisting in the negotiation of contracts. This position builds on her previous legal experiences and academic background.
Education and Expertise
Madeleine Kerr holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, where she studied from 2018 to 2021. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from HEC Paris, completing her studies from 2021 to 2022. Prior to her law degree, she graduated with honors from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor's degree in Media Studies and Rhetoric from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both legal and business principles.
Previous Experience in Legal and Communications Roles
Before joining Gunderson Dettmer, Madeleine Kerr gained diverse experience in legal and communications roles. She worked as a Summer Associate at Gunderson Dettmer in 2020 and served as a Communications Associate for the San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl 50 Host Committee from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she contributed as a Student Advocate for the Berkeley Center for Law and Business, providing pro bono assistance under the CARES Act in 2020.
Internship and Editorial Experience
Madeleine Kerr has held various internships that enhanced her skills in media and law. She interned at UC Berkeley's Media Relations for Cal Athletics in 2015 and served as an intern at Glodow Nead Communications in 2016. Furthermore, she was the Editor-In-Chief of the Berkeley Business Law Journal from 2020 to 2021, overseeing editorial decisions and contributing to the publication's focus on business law topics.
Professional Development and Engagement
Throughout her career, Madeleine Kerr has engaged in professional development opportunities that have broadened her expertise. She worked as a Skimm'bassador for theSkimm from 2015 to 2016, promoting the brand and engaging with a community of readers. Additionally, she held a position as a Summer/Fall Associate at Nextdoor in 2019, where she contributed to projects that supported community engagement and communication.