Gunderson Dettmer Welcomes Kate Cusick as Chief Communications Officer

Based in New York, Cusick brings 20 years of communications experience. In her previous roles at leading advisory firms and marketing agencies, she built and led integrated brand and communications functions that delivered strong business results.

Cusick's hire follows the addition of Erin Stone Dimry in 2024 as Gunderson's first Chief Revenue Officer, who joined to drive transformative change across the organization. "We had a strong financial performance in 2025, and we've been intentional about building the right infrastructure to support our firm's ambition and growth," said Global Managing Partner, Jeff Higgins. "Adding a dedicated communications leader is a key part of that."

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"We are laser focused on building the best platform and the best team to support our lawyers as they advise the founders and investors driving the innovation economy," added Dimry. "Kate's significant brand positioning and communications experience will help us better tell our story, share insights and drive our next phase of growth."

"Gunderson Dettmer stood out for both its leading market position and its unique culture – there's a clear sense of purpose behind the work here," said Cusick. "I'm excited to partner with Jeff, Erin, and the team to elevate the firm's voice and impact and build on its continued growth and success as the go-to for investors and companies at every stage of their lifecycles."

About Gunderson Dettmer

Founded in 1995, Gunderson Dettmer is a leading international law firm focused exclusively on the innovation economy. The firm works with top venture capital and growth equity investors, as well as innovative private companies from early stage through growth and maturity, along with public companies emerging from the global venture ecosystem.

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