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Gary Schall

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Partner, Co-Head of Emerging Company & Venture Capital Practice at Arnold & Porter
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Gary Schall is a Partner and the Co-Head of the Emerging Company & Venture Capital Practice at Arnold & Porter. He specializes in guiding technology and life sciences startups through their entire lifecycle, from formation to exit events, and also represents venture capital funds in their investments.

During his undergraduate studies at Lehigh University, Gary was a member of the Varsity Soccer team and held leadership positions as the Grand Procurator and Grand Scribe for the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He also participated in the Investment Club, indicating an early interest in finance.

He holds a JD from Vanderbilt University Law School, an MBA from St. Johns University, and is a member of both the New York and Massachusetts bars.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Partner, Co-Head of Emerging Company & Venture Capital Practice
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Startup Legal Strategy
His entire practice focuses on advising startups on corporate matters, including formation, financings, and exit events.
Venture Capital
He represents numerous venture capital funds in their investments into early-stage companies across various technology sectors.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Partner, Co-Head of Emerging Company & Venture Capital Practice
Arnold & Porter
4-2012 - 7-2025
Partner; Co-Chair, Emerging Company and Venture Capital Practice
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
11-2005 - 4-2012
Of Counsel
Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP
5-2004 - 11-2005
Associate
Goulston & Storrs, PC
9-2003 - 3-2004
Associate
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
In the press

Media appearances

Arnold & Porter Adds Gary Schall as Corporate, Finance Partner. Featured in Bloomberg Law
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Gary Schall Joins Arnold & Porter, Continuing Growth of Boston Office's Transactional Practice. Featured in Legal 500
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Education
1997 - 2000
JD
Vanderbilt University Law School
1988 - 1991
MBA
St. John's University
1983 - 1987
BS
Lehigh University
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