Michelle Lee
About Michelle Lee
Michelle Lee is an Associate specializing in legal representation for technology companies in various sectors, including consumer internet and telecommunications. She has a diverse background in law and finance, having worked at several prestigious firms and institutions.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Michelle Lee has been an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer since 2020. In this role, she specializes in providing legal counsel to technology companies, particularly in the areas of venture capital financings and mergers and acquisitions. Her work supports leading venture capital firms, enhancing their legal strategies within the technology sector. She operates from the San Francisco Bay Area, contributing to the firm's reputation in technology law.
Previous Experience in Law
Before joining Gunderson Dettmer, Michelle Lee worked at several prestigious law firms. She was an Associate at Shearman & Sterling LLP from 2017 to 2019, where she gained experience in corporate law. Additionally, she served as a Summer Associate at the same firm in 2016. Prior to her time at Gunderson Dettmer, she also worked as an Associate at Goodwin from 2019 to 2020, focusing on legal matters relevant to technology companies.
Experience in Financial Services
Michelle Lee began her career in the financial sector as a Sales & Trading Analyst at Citigroup Global Markets in Hong Kong from 2013 to 2014. This role provided her with foundational experience in financial markets, which complements her legal expertise in venture capital and mergers and acquisitions. Her diverse background in both finance and law informs her approach to legal counsel in the technology industry.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Lee earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Harvard Law School, completing her studies from 2014 to 2017. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science from Stanford University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation in legal principles and political frameworks, enhancing her effectiveness in representing technology companies.
Judicial Law Clerk Experience
In 2015, Michelle Lee served as a Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission for two months in Washington, D.C. This position provided her with insights into regulatory processes and the intersection of law and finance, further enriching her legal practice and understanding of the technology sector.