Melissa Eisenberg
About Melissa Eisenberg
Melissa Eisenberg is a Practice Innovation Attorney at Gunderson Dettmer, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse legal background, including roles at Cooley LLP, VeriSign, Inc., and O'Melveny & Myers LLP, and she holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and Columbia University.
Current Role at Gunderson Dettmer
Melissa Eisenberg serves as a Practice Innovation Attorney at Gunderson Dettmer, a position she has held since 2021. She is based in Redwood City, California. In this role, she focuses on developing innovative practices within the firm to enhance legal services and client engagement.
Previous Experience at Cooley LLP
Prior to her current role, Melissa worked at Cooley LLP as an Associate Development Manager from 2020 to 2021. During her time in Palo Alto, California, she was responsible for managing associate development programs, contributing to the professional growth of junior attorneys.
Legal Career Background
Melissa has extensive experience in the legal field, having worked at several prestigious firms. She began her legal career as an associate at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton in New York. She then served as an associate at O'Melveny & Myers LLP from 1997 to 2000, followed by a six-year tenure at Fenwick & West LLP from 2000 to 2006. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Corporate Counsel at VeriSign, Inc. from 2006 to 2008.
Education and Academic Achievements
Melissa earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where she was a member of the Order of the Coif. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History from Stanford University and a B.A. in Physical and Biological Anthropology from Columbia University.
Personal Life and Interests
Melissa resides in Brooklyn with her husband, two children, and a rescue dog. Before pursuing a legal career, she worked as a pastry chef. She is also a founding member of her firm's Diversity & Inclusion Committee, reflecting her commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.