Deborah Carrillo
General Counsel, Partner·Menlo Ventures
Bio
Professional summary
Deborah Carrillo is General Counsel and Partner at Menlo Ventures, advising the firm on portfolio investments, exits, fundraising, fund structuring, policy, and regulatory compliance. She joined Menlo from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, where she advised startups, venture funds, and corporate venture arms and represented Menlo as outside counsel. Menlo announced her promotion to Partner in January 2026.
Background
Career, education, and skills
Career history
- Menlo VenturesGeneral Counsel, Partner2020 – Present
- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLPPartner
- Public schoolsPublic school math teacher
Education
- University of California, Berkeley School of LawJD
- Stanford UniversityMaster of Education, Mathematics teaching credential
- Wheaton CollegeBS, Mathematics
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