Sam Stender is a corporate associate in the New York office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and a member of Gibson Dunn’s Investment Funds Practice Group.

His practice focuses on counseling sponsors in the formation and structuring of private investment funds. He also has experience advising clients on a variety of matters including the marketing, compliance and ongoing management of private investment funds.

Sam received his Juris Doctor with high distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law. While attending law school, he was a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Kathleen M. O’Malley of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Prior to attending law school, Sam served in the Marine Corps on active duty, reaching the rank of Captain. He earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from St. Norbert College.

Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, Sam was an associate at a leading international law firm, where he was a member of the Fund Formation and Investment Management Group in New York.

He is admitted to practice in the State of New York and has been admitted to appear before the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.