Kirk Somers

Kirk L. Somers is an Atlanta-based venture partner, attorney, and senior operating executive with deep experience across public and private technology companies. He currently serves as a Venture Partner at Valor Ventures, where he brings legal, operational, and capital markets expertise to support early-stage companies.

Professional Background

• Over 20 years as Chief Legal Officer in public companies
• More than 10 years as Chief People Officer, reflecting a dual focus on legal and organizational leadership
• Instrumental in raising over $1 billion in public markets capital
• He previously served as Chief Legal & Privacy Officer at Cardlytics, a publicly traded fintech/marketing technology company.

Areas of Expertise

Somers’ functional expertise spans:

• Securities law and public company governance
• Intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights)
• M&A and corporate transactions
• Contract negotiation and litigation
• Human capital leadership and organizational design
• Investor relations

Approach & Leadership Style

He is known for a people-first operating philosophy, combining legal rigor with organizational leadership. His work often sits at the intersection of:

• scaling companies through complex regulatory environments
• aligning talent strategy with growth
• supporting capital formation and investor engagement

Education & Credentials

• J.D., Michael E. Moritz College of Law
• Member in good standing, Georgia Bar