Steven Liu

Steven Liu passed away suddenly on May 25, 2018 in Beijing, China, where he most recently served as Partner and Chief Representative of the Beijing Office for Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP. He is survived by his wife, two children, and parents. Steven was a consummate professional admired by his work colleagues as a capable and highly skilled lawyer who boldly initiated new ventures. Recent accomplishments include his successful opening of offices in Beijing for Gunderson in 2012 and DLA Piper in 2007, where he specialized in private equity and venture capital. Over the years, in his capacity as attorney, he participated in over 100 mergers and acquisitions. He also mentored those he recruited, leading by example whenever someone needed extra help. His peers and subordinates alike looked up to him. As a father, friend, husband, and son, he also excelled. He was beloved by all who knew him. He is remembered as being smart, humble, compassionate, funny, kind, and caring. He enjoyed sports and was especially fond of his Golden State Warriors, even before they became a winning team. Loyalty and fidelity, hallmarks of his sports fandom, were also values that he carried forward into his life. Steven first came from Taiwan to America as a child. His parents instilled in him a love of learning, a passion for education, and a sense of service and respect for his local community of friends and strangers. Steven attended private school at Harker Academy and Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, before heading to the University of California at Berkeley for his bachelor’s degree in English and Economics. Steven then attended law school at the University of Pennsylvania where he graduated with a juris doctor degree in 1997. Steven began his law career at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, first as a summer associate, then as an attorney, where he plied his trade, working in mergers and acquisitions. He relished the opportunity to learn about the venture capital and technology industries within the heart of Silicon Valley. Steven quickly distinguished himself, even at the largest law firm in the Bay Area. He practiced a very humble form of excellence. He inspired others through his achievements, encouraged his peers through his kind words, and served others through his compassionate acts. His family, friends, and colleagues will miss him dearly. Memorial: The family invites those who knew Steven to join them at the Memorial Service: 9:30a – 11a: Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary, 96 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 Following the service, the burial will commence: 11a – 12:30p: Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 22555 Cristo Rey Dr, Los Altos, CA 94024 Those interested in attending are invited to RSVP to Vincent Chang at vincentjchang@gmail.com