Main Responsibilities of an Attorney at Gunderson Dettmer
As a partner at Gunderson Dettmer, Colin's main responsibilities center on "helping businesses…go through their life cycle," focusing on the commercialization and protection of startups and emerging growth companies. A significant portion of the role also involves mentoring junior lawyers and managing various legal documents, reflecting Colin's extensive experience and seniority within the firm.
Business Law, Commercialization, Intellectual Property, Mentorship, Client Communication
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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
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Legal
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Colin's role involves advising businesses, particularly startups and venture-backed companies, on legal aspects of their lifecycle, from formation to financing and commercialization.
2. He focuses on the commercialization and protection of clients' creations, working closely with young companies to define their products, services, and market strategies.
3. A significant part of his current responsibilities includes mentoring and training junior lawyers, showcasing career progression opportunities in law beyond direct client interaction.
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What are your main responsibilities within your current role?
I am a partner in a law firm, and we focus on helping businesses throughout their life cycle. This includes startups and emerging growth companies, mostly those that are venture-backed or we think will be venture-backed.
We help them get formed, financed, and figure out how they'll protect what they're creating. We also help them commercialize their creations.
My role is primarily focused on the commercialization and protection aspects. I'm quite actively involved in the day-to-day work of young companies, as it relates to their product or service, market, and strategy.
We have many people who do this work, and I've been doing it a long time. So, much of my responsibility now involves not just helping companies, but also helping young lawyers improve their skills and manage their work.
On a day-to-day basis, I spend a lot of time talking to people, working on the computer, and training others. I also spend a lot of time editing marketing documents and talking with clients about their problems.
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