Adrian Rich

Adrian M. Rich is a partner in Gunderson Dettmer's Silicon Valley office. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2002. The firm announced his arrival as a life sciences partner in Northern California.

According to the firm, Rich is a corporate attorney whose practice sits at the intersection of life sciences and technology. He represents medical device, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, digital health, SaaS, fintech, hardware, and semiconductor companies across all stages of growth, from formation through exit. Serving as principal outside or general counsel, he advises on venture financing, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and complex transactions, including down-round restructurings, recapitalizations, and cross-border deals. While his practice centers on founders and companies, the firm states that he also represents investors in portfolio company investments and incubators in formation, structuring, and financing matters.

Rich earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and a B.S. in biomedical engineering from Johns Hopkins University, a technical background the firm describes as informing his approach to legal and business questions in the industries he serves. His listed focus areas include life sciences licensing and strategic partnering, public offerings, and seed, venture, and growth financings.