Gunderson Dettmer LLP

AI and Machine Learning; Corporate Governance and Strategy; Fund Investments in Companies; Mergers and Acquisitions; Seed, Venture and Growth Financings

Nic is a partner in our corporate and securities group and a founding member of our San Francisco office.

Nic specializes in representing emerging growth companies throughout their lifecycles. He advises on incorporation, founder matters, strategic guidance, general corporate and securities law, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and public offerings — with an emphasis on transactions and compliance for technology companies, including those leveraging artificial intelligence tools, machine learning, and data-centric technologies.

Nic’s clients span a range of industries, from consumer internet, enterprise tech (applications to infrastructure), cybersecurity, telecommunications, and entertainment technology, to companies focused on triple-bottom-line outcomes. He has counseled startups developing transformative products and solutions — helping navigate legal frameworks around data privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. His clients include companies acquired by Google, Yahoo, Autodesk, Cisco, Arctic Wolf and others.

Additionally, Nic regularly represents angel investors and prominent venture capital firms in structuring investments and portfolio company matters and has a strong reputation for providing pragmatic advice and finding creative solutions where others cannot.