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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 37 MIN

Why Culture Beats Prestige: Deborah Carrillo on Big Law, Legal Leadership & Menlo Ventures - S10E22

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On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Deborah Carrillo. Deborah is the General Counsel, Partner at Menlo Ventures. After studying Maths at Stanford University, she went on to complete her JD at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. Deborah was a Corporate Attorney at Pillsbury before joining Menlo as General Counsel in 2020. She has been a strategic advisor across every dimension in the firm, with her work directly shaping how Menlo has formed its structure.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Deborah discussing:- Prioritising Fit Over Prestige- Relationships Are Career Multipliers- Being Ready to Seize Opportunities- Effective Leadership Starting with Enabling Others- Success Requires Going All In — With BalanceConnect with Deborah Carrillo here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-carrillo-38840465/

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