Cassie Averbuch
About Cassie Averbuch
Cassie Averbuch is a Technology Transactions Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, specializing in transactional intellectual property issues for technology companies. She has a background in education and law, holding a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Duke University.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Cassie Averbuch has been employed at Gunderson Dettmer as a Technology Transactions Associate since 2017. In this role, she specializes in transactional intellectual property issues, particularly those related to clients' financing and mergers and acquisitions activities. Averbuch represents a diverse range of technology companies, including those in consumer internet, software, telecommunications, and entertainment technology. She collaborates with leading venture capital firms to support her clients' needs.
Education and Expertise
Cassie Averbuch earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from New York University School of Law, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from Duke University, studying from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she attended Le Cordon Bleu for a year from 2011 to 2012. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both law and psychology, which informs her work in technology transactions.
Background
Before joining Gunderson Dettmer, Cassie Averbuch gained diverse experience in various roles. She worked as an Elementary School Teacher for Teach For America in New York from 2012 to 2013. In 2016, she served as a Clinical Intern at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) for four months. Additionally, she interned at Murray's Cheese as a Cheese Caves Intern in 2014. These roles contributed to her professional development and understanding of different sectors.
Previous Experience
Cassie Averbuch's previous experience includes a summer internship at Gunderson Dettmer in 2016, where she worked for two months in the Greater New York City Area. This position provided her with initial exposure to the firm's operations and the technology transactions field. Her varied internships and teaching experience have equipped her with a broad skill set applicable to her current role.