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Michelle Fernandes

Investor

General Counsel at Index Ventures

San Francisco

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About

Michelle Fernandes joined Index Ventures in 2020 as General Counsel, advising entrepreneurs and the investment team on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across the company lifecycle. She previously was a senior associate at Gunderson Dettmer and began her career at Wilson Sonsini focusing on M&A.

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Experience

  1. Index VenturesGeneral Counselcurrent2026 — present
  2. Index VenturesVP, US Legal2022 — 2026
  3. Index VenturesLead Counsel, US2020 — 2022San Francisco, California
  4. Gunderson DettmerSenior Associate2016 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
  5. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiAssociate2014 — 2016San Francisco
  6. JONES DAY®Associate2012 — 2014New York City Metropolitan Area
  7. Fordham Law SchoolLaw Student2009 — 2012
  8. Jones DaySummer Associate2011
  9. Jones DaySummer Associate2010
  10. BlackRockAnalyst2006 — 2009
  11. Goldman SachsIntern2005

Skills & more

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michelle Fernandes?
Michelle Fernandes joined Index Ventures in 2020 as General Counsel, advising entrepreneurs and the investment team on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across the company lifecycle. She previously was a senior associate at Gunderson Dettmer and began her career at Wilson Sonsini focusing on M&A.
Where does Michelle Fernandes work?
Michelle Fernandes is General Counsel at Index Ventures.
Where did Michelle Fernandes go to school?
Michelle Fernandes studied at Fordham University School of Law (Doctor of Law (JD)); Cornell University (Bachelor of Science (BS), Policy Analysis and Management).

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