Micaela Cervantes
About Micaela Cervantes
Micaela Cervantes is an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she has worked since 2021. She holds Juris Doctor degrees from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law and Southwestern Law School, and has previous experience at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Micaela Cervantes has been working as an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer since 2021. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In her role, she contributes to the firm's focus on serving clients in the technology and life sciences sectors. Her responsibilities include providing legal support and guidance on various corporate matters.
Education and Expertise
Micaela Cervantes earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she attended Southwestern Law School for her first-year studies in 2017-2018. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and English Writing & Rhetoric from Pepperdine University, which she completed from 2011 to 2015.
Previous Experience at Skadden
Before joining Gunderson Dettmer, Micaela Cervantes worked at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates. She served as a Summer Associate for two months in 2019 and later as a Corporate Associate for nine months in 2021. Her experience at Skadden provided her with exposure to complex corporate legal matters.
Judicial Externship Experience
Micaela Cervantes completed a Judicial Externship at the Los Angeles Superior Court in 2018. During this one-month position, she gained practical experience in the judicial process, which contributed to her understanding of legal proceedings and court operations.