Laura Tong
About Laura Tong
Laura Tong serves as the Lead Counsel for Commercial and Product at Karat, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive legal experience, including roles at C3 AI, Gunderson Dettmer, and the U.S. Department of Justice.
Work at Karat
Laura Tong has served as Lead Counsel, Commercial & Product at Karat since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing legal matters related to commercial transactions and product development. Her expertise contributes to the company's strategic initiatives and compliance efforts.
Previous Experience
Before joining Karat, Laura Tong worked at C3 AI as Corporate Counsel for a brief period in 2021. Prior to that, she held multiple positions at Gunderson Dettmer, including Corporate and Venture Capital Funds Associate from 2015 to 2019 and IP and Technology Transactions Associate from 2019 to 2021. Her experience also includes a role as a Global Wealth Management Intern at SunGard in 2011 and a Law Clerk position at the U.S. Department of Justice in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Laura Tong earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Stanford Law School, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and International Studies from the University of Chicago, completed from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal career.
Internship Experience
Throughout her career, Laura Tong has gained valuable experience through various internships. In 2010, she worked as a Marketing Intern at Li-Ning (China) Sports Goods Co. Ltd in Beijing and as an Advocacy Intern at Women Employed. Additionally, she served as a Summer Associate at Gunderson Dettmer in 2014.