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Favorite Parts Of Working In The Legal Industry As An Attorney

Colin, an attorney at Gunderson Dettmer, most enjoys the "new technologies and business models" and the dynamic nature of the industry, working with highly committed individuals who are "trying to carry their idea forward." This work allows Colin to help a diverse group of founders bring their own unique visions to life.

Technology, Entrepreneurship, Problem-solving, Commitment, Dynamic environment

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Colin Chapman

Attorney

Gunderson Dettmer

University of California Berkeley

Law degree - University of Michigan

History, Art History, Political Science, American Studies

Law

Legal

Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Student Athlete

Video Highlights

1. The constant change and new technologies in the industry keep the work dynamic and exciting.

2. Colin enjoys working with committed individuals who are passionate about their own ideas and businesses.

3. The diverse backgrounds of the people Colin works with make the work varied and engaging.

Transcript

Q7: Favorite parts - industry

What do you enjoy most about being in your industry? Probably the new technologies and business models, and the dynamism. It's constantly changing, and you get to work with people who are really committed to trying to carry their ideas forward in the business world.

I've worked with people who are not for everybody. There are lots of smart people who work very hard in large, well-established businesses that they don't own.

The folks I work with mostly have a significant piece of their business, and it's also mostly their ideas that they're trying to turn into products or services. They are committed to it, and that's rare where you have people with that level of commitment.

It's cool and fun to be around, and it's fun to help them. They come from a wide variety of different backgrounds and perspectives. So, what you need to help them with can really vary depending on who the people are.

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