John Tolpa

John Tolpa is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in representing emerging growth companies across their lifecycles. Currently a Partner at Gunderson Dettmer since January 2007, John specializes in corporate formation, governance matters, venture capital financing, mergers and acquisitions, and public offerings. Prior to this role, John worked as an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer and Paul Hastings, focusing on corporate governance and patent litigation, respectively. Additionally, John's background includes serving as Principal/Broker at JT Coastal Realty and as an Associate at Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, where representation spanned technology and intellectual property transactions. John holds a Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University.