Sam McClure is Lecturer in Law and instructor of Startup Law: Sustainability, Stanford Law School’s first program supporting the founder community. Stanford law students, working under the supervision of the Stanford attorney teaching team, provide pro bono legal assistance and support to non-profit and for-profit startups addressing climate and sustainability challenges. Previously, he developed and taught experiential curriculum in collaboration with other business law faculty, including Law 1050: Business, Legal, and Policy Strategy in the Startup Economy.

Sam actively advises many venture-backed startups, especially those with a sustainability & social impact focus. Prior to his role at Stanford, Sam co-founded a consumer technology company, where he led or co-led product, growth, strategy, fundraising, and operations, including legal and corporate governance. Sam began his career as a corporate associate at Gunderson Dettmer, the leading global law firm for startups and venture capitalists.