Venture funds don't often make their top lawyer a partner. Menlo Ventures just did.

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Deborah Carrillo smiles at the camera, standing with her arms folded across her chest.
Deborah Carrillo.

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The top lawyer for Elon Musk's xAI just quit after saying he doesn't get to see his kids enough

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Elon Musk in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 21, 2025
Elon Musk's Tesla registrations suffered a drop in Québec.

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