Ariana Shaffer
About Ariana Shaffer
Ariana Shaffer serves as Senior Corporate Counsel at Sunrun, where she has worked since 2024. She has a diverse background in law and advisory roles, including positions at Cooley LLP and PwC, and holds a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley.
Work at Sunrun
Ariana Shaffer serves as Senior Corporate Counsel at Sunrun, having joined the company in 2024. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has been in this role for eight months. In her position, she is responsible for providing legal guidance and support to the organization, focusing on corporate matters.
Education and Expertise
Ariana Shaffer obtained her Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, where she specialized in Corporate Law from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Spanish from Vanderbilt University, studying from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she briefly studied African Studies at the University of Cape Town in 2013.
Background
Ariana Shaffer's professional background includes various roles in the legal and advisory sectors. She began her career as a Judicial Intern at the Superior Court of Fulton County in 2014. Following this, she worked as an Advisory Experienced Associate at PwC from 2014 to 2015. She has also held positions as a Summer Associate at King & Spalding in 2016 and at Cooley LLP in 2017.
Previous Experience at Cooley LLP
Ariana Shaffer worked at Cooley LLP in multiple capacities. She served as a Summer Associate for two months in 2017 and later as an Associate from 2018 to 2022 for four years. During her tenure, she gained experience in corporate law and contributed to various legal projects.
Fellowship and Other Roles
In 2023, Ariana participated in the BLCK VC as a Venture (BVI) Fellow, where she was involved for one month. This role allowed her to engage with venture capital and support diversity in the investment landscape. Her diverse experiences across different organizations have contributed to her legal expertise.