Sara Catherine Gerdes
About Sara Catherine Gerdes
Sara Catherine Gerdes is an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, with a background in business and legal affairs. She has held various legal positions in New York and Los Angeles, including internships and externships at prestigious firms and courts.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Sara Catherine Gerdes currently serves as an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer in Los Angeles, California. She has been in this role since 2022. Prior to her current position, she worked at Gunderson Dettmer in New York City as an Associate from 2021 to 2022. Her experience at Gunderson Dettmer involves providing legal support and guidance in various matters, contributing to the firm's focus on serving the technology and life sciences sectors.
Previous Experience in Legal Affairs
Sara Gerdes has a diverse background in legal affairs, having held multiple positions in prominent organizations. She worked as a Business & Legal Affairs Intern at WME (William Morris Endeavor) for two months in 2018. Additionally, she served as an Associate at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP for eight months in 2021. Her experience also includes roles as a Judicial Extern at U.S. District Courts in 2019 and 2020, and as a Legal Intern at Virgin Hotels and Gucci in 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Sara Gerdes earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Brooklyn Law School, where she studied from 2017 to 2020. Her academic background also includes a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a minor in Law and Society from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. This educational foundation supports her expertise in legal matters, particularly in business and entertainment law.
Judicial Externships
Sara Gerdes completed two judicial externships at U.S. District Courts, one in 2019 and another in 2020, each lasting three months. These experiences provided her with insight into the judicial process and the functioning of the court system, enhancing her understanding of legal procedures and case management.
Research Assistant Role
In 2018, Sara Gerdes worked as a Research Assistant for Professor Termini at Brooklyn Law School for two months. This role involved assisting in legal research and contributing to academic projects, further developing her analytical and research skills in the legal field.