Mike Heath
About Mike Heath
Mike Heath is a Partner at Gunderson Dettmer, where he has worked since 2008 and currently serves as Co-Head of the LA Office. He has over 15 years of experience in startup and venture capital law, advising a diverse range of clients.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Mike Heath has been a Partner at Gunderson Dettmer since 2018, contributing to the firm's focus on startup and venture capital law. He also serves as Co-Head of the Los Angeles Office, a position he has held since 2016. His tenure at Gunderson Dettmer began in 2008, and he has progressed through various roles, including Associate from 2008 to 2016. His extensive experience at the firm spans over 16 years, during which he has developed a deep understanding of the legal needs of startups and venture capital clients.
Education and Expertise
Mike Heath earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, where he studied from 2005 to 2008. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies at the same university from 2002 to 2005. He also briefly studied at Meiji Gakuin University in 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in advising a diverse range of clients in the startup and venture capital sectors, including solo founders and large companies.
Background
Before joining Gunderson Dettmer, Mike Heath worked as a Graduate Student Instructor at UC Berkeley in 2007 for one month. He also served as an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer from 2008 to 2012 in San Diego, before moving to the Greater Los Angeles Area. In 2022, he briefly held a position as a Lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law for five months. His career has been primarily focused on the legal aspects of startups and venture capital.
Achievements
Mike Heath has been recognized as a Next Generation Partner by Legal 500, highlighting his contributions and expertise in the field of startup and venture capital law. With over 15 years of experience at a leading law firm, he has built a reputation for helping clients navigate complex legal challenges. His advisory work spans a wide range of clients, from unfunded solo founders to multibillion-dollar late-stage companies and crypto entrepreneurs.