Alan Gao
About Alan Gao
Alan Gao is an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University Law School and has experience in capital markets and legal internships across various firms and locations.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Alan Gao has been employed at Gunderson Dettmer as an Associate since 2022. His role involves providing legal support and guidance in various aspects of corporate law. The firm specializes in serving technology and life sciences companies, and Gao contributes to this focus through his expertise in capital markets and corporate governance.
Education and Expertise
Alan Gao holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Vanderbilt University Law School, which he obtained from 2015 to 2018. He also earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, focusing on venture capital, capital markets, and corporate governance from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he completed his undergraduate studies in law at Capital University of Economics and Business, receiving his Bachelor's degree from 2011 to 2015.
Background
Before joining Gunderson Dettmer, Alan Gao worked in various legal roles. He served as a Capital Markets Associate at Fangda Partners in Beijing from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he gained experience as a Legal Extern at Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation in 2017 for three months in the Greater Nashville Area. He also interned at 君合律师事务所 in New York for one month in the same year.
Achievements
During his tenure at Fangda Partners, Alan Gao was involved in significant projects, including working on the $100 million financing for Openwater, a medical technology company. This experience highlights his capabilities in capital markets and financing transactions.