Ross Burningham

Ross L. Burningham is a corporate partner at Gunderson Dettmer, specializing in representing emerging growth companies and venture capital firms.14 He joined the firm in July 2015 and is based in both the Los Angeles and San Diego offices.12

Burningham has extensive experience in corporate and securities law, with a focus on:

1. Counseling startup and emerging growth companies through all stages of growth
2. Representing leading venture capital firms and growth equity investors

Prior to joining Gunderson Dettmer, Burningham was a partner at DLA Piper from 2008 to 2015 and a shareholder at Heller Ehrman from 2003 to 2008.2 He began his legal career at Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison in 1995.2

Education:

• JD from Brigham Young University (BYU) Law School, graduated with distinction in 1995
• Master of Accounting in Taxation from Brigham Young University, 1990-1992
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Brigham Young University, 1985-19922

Burningham has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for his work in Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, as well as Venture Capital Law, receiving "Lawyer of the Year" awards in these areas multiple times.3