Debra Vernon
About Debra Vernon
Debra Vernon is a Partner at Rimon PC and the Founder of Joynup Inc., with extensive experience in law and mentorship in Silicon Valley. She has received multiple awards for her contributions to the legal field and women's leadership.
Work at Rimon PC
Debra Vernon has been a Partner at Rimon PC since 2021. She operates primarily in Silicon Valley and San Francisco, California, and works remotely. In her role, she engages in various legal practices, contributing her extensive experience in securities and capital markets.
Education and Expertise
Debra Vernon holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from Stanford Law School, where she served as Executive Editor of the Stanford Law Review. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Yale University, where she studied Music and Comparative Literature. Additionally, she attended The Juilliard School, focusing on Music Performance in the Pre-College Division.
Background
Debra Vernon has a diverse professional background. She is the Founder of Joynup Inc., established in 2019. Prior to this, she served as an Equity Partner at Zhong Lun Law Firm from 2019 to 2021 and as a Partner at VLP Law Group LLP in 2018-2019. She also worked as Counsel at DLA Piper from 2015 to 2017.
Achievements
Debra Vernon has received several accolades throughout her career. In 2023, she was named Securities & Capital Markets Attorney of the Year for Northern California by the New World Report. She was recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in San Francisco in 2022 and received the Women in Law 2021 Award for Investments and Private Equity.
Community Involvement
Debra Vernon is actively involved in community initiatives. She served as Chair of the Women Lawyers Section of the San Mateo County Bar Association in 2020 and as Co-Chair of the Legal Clinics Committee in 2021. She helped launch the Athena Alliance, serving as its pro bono counsel, and founded the LabGirls STEM Initiative, a nonprofit aimed at encouraging elementary school girls to explore STEM subjects.