Samantha Herschmann
About Samantha Herschmann
Samantha Herschmann is an Associate Attorney at Gunderson Dettmer, where she has worked since 2018. She has previous experience in legal roles at Cisco, DLA Piper, and the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Samantha Herschmann has been serving as an Associate Attorney at Gunderson Dettmer since 2018. In this role, she engages in various legal practices, contributing to the firm's focus on technology and venture capital. Her experience at Gunderson Dettmer encompasses a range of responsibilities that align with the firm's commitment to providing legal services to innovative companies.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to her current position, Samantha Herschmann held several legal roles that enhanced her expertise. She worked at Cisco in the Legal Business Group focusing on the Internet of Things (IoT) for one year from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she served as a Summer Associate at DLA Piper in 2017 and as a Summer Law Clerk at the same firm in 2016, both in Palo Alto, California. Her experience also includes a role as a Research Assistant at the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Herschmann earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, completing her studies from 2015 to 2018. Prior to her law degree, she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Politics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal practice.
Internship Experience
Samantha Herschmann has gained valuable experience through various internships. She worked as a Legislative Intern at the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014, focusing on the Foreign Affairs Committee. Earlier, in 2013, she served as a Summer Analyst at OurCrowd in Jerusalem, Israel, for two months. These roles contributed to her understanding of legal and legislative processes.