Melissa Quartner
About Melissa Quartner
Melissa Quartner is an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, specializing in capital markets transactions and mergers and acquisitions. She holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from New York University School of Law and has a diverse background that includes experience as a pastry chef and serving as General Counsel for Boxee.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Melissa Quartner has been an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer since 2017. Her role involves handling various legal matters, particularly in capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance, structured financings, and regulatory issues related to the insurance and financial services sectors. She has contributed to the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee, reflecting her commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Quartner holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from New York University School of Law, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School and is a member of the Order of the Coif. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Cornell University and has a background in Physical and Biological Anthropology from Columbia University. Her educational background supports her expertise in various legal practices.
Background
Melissa Quartner began her legal career as an associate at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton in New York. She has held positions at Sidley Austin LLP, where she worked as a Summer Associate in 2014 and as an Associate from 2015 to 2017. Prior to her legal career, she worked as a pastry chef. She completed her early education at Holton-Arms School.
Achievements
Melissa Quartner served as the General Counsel of Boxee, a streaming media hardware and software company, prior to her current role. During her tenure, Boxee was acquired by Samsung Electronics, marking a significant milestone in her career. Her contributions to the legal field and her involvement in diversity initiatives highlight her professional achievements.
Personal Life
Melissa Quartner resides in Brooklyn with her husband, two children, and a rescue dog. She identifies with she/her pronouns. Her personal life reflects her commitment to family and community.