Gesmer Updegrove LLP

Gesmer Updegrove is one of the nation’s premier law firms for technology companies and fast-growing businesses, as well as the individuals who create and invest in them. Over the past 40 years, we have advised more than 6,000 companies and been involved in financings totaling over $5.4 billion and acquisitions exceeding $6.2 billion. Our practice spans corporate governance, contracts, equity plans, tax, intellectual property (patents, trademarks, and copyrights), data security, employment law, and litigation, and we frequently represent technology consortia, standards organizations, financial institutions, and senior executives before regulators such as the SEC, DOJ, FINRA, and state attorneys general. Clients consistently choose us not only for legal expertise, but for our ability to understand business realities, provide strategic guidance, and deliver exceptional service at a more attractive price point than larger national and international firms.

“At Gesmer Updegrove, we believe that advancing equity and inclusion strengthens not only the legal profession, but also the innovation economy we serve. Joining the Women’s Bar Association as a Firm Member reflects our commitment to supporting women in law, fostering diverse leadership, and ensuring our clients benefit from a wide range of perspectives and experiences.” - Proma Dewanjee (DEI Committee) 

At Gesmer Updegrove, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to how we serve both our clients and our community. We are committed to amplifying underrepresented voices in the legal and business world by:

  • Supporting women and minority-owned businesses nationwide, with a focus on connecting founders to venture capital and growth opportunities.
  • Hosting educational and networking events, including AAPI-focused “lunch & learns” and firm-sponsored diversity programs, to foster cross-cultural understanding.
  • Mentoring future leaders through our work on the Girl Scouts Gold Award Committee and through internships that provide pathways into the legal and business fields for students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Partnering with organizations like the Women’s Bar Association, Black Bar Association, South Asian Bar Association and more communities like these to expand opportunities for women and diverse attorneys within the profession.

We are proud to continue our membership with the Women’s Bar Association as a Firm Member and look forward to supporting its mission of advancing women in the legal profession. At Gesmer Updegrove, we remain committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our firm, our profession, and the clients we serve.