Kristen Gould
About Kristen Gould
Kristen Gould serves as the Director, Corporate Counsel at Solid Power, Inc. She has a background in law, having worked at notable firms including Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.
Current Role at Solid Power
Kristen Gould serves as the Director, Corporate Counsel at Solid Power, Inc., a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing legal matters and providing strategic counsel to the company. Solid Power is focused on developing solid-state battery technology, and Gould's expertise contributes to the company's legal framework and compliance.
Previous Experience at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Before joining Solid Power, Kristen Gould worked as an Associate at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP from 2018 to 2023 in New York, NY. During her five years at the firm, she gained extensive experience in corporate law, working on various legal matters that equipped her with the skills necessary for her current role.
Legal Experience at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Kristen Gould's legal career includes two summer associate positions at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Dallas, TX. She worked there for two months in 2016 and again for another two months in 2017. These experiences provided her with valuable insights into the legal field and helped her develop foundational skills in corporate law.
Paralegal Experience at Baker Botts
Prior to her law school education, Kristen Gould worked as a Paralegal Clerk at Baker Botts in Dallas, TX, from 2014 to 2015. This role allowed her to gain practical experience in legal processes and procedures, which contributed to her understanding of the legal landscape.
Educational Background
Kristen Gould earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Virginia School of Law, where she studied from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Baylor University from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation for her legal career.