• California

University of Chicago Law School
2010 J.D.

Northwestern University
2005 B.A.

  • The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch®, Corporate Law, 2025

Aubrey Refuerzo

Counsel

San Francisco Bay Area

arefuerzo@vlplawgroup.com

(650) 336-2458

Inspired by the passion, energy and creativity of founders, Aubrey enjoys advising companies throughout their lifecycle, from first-time founders to established companies. She also enjoys partnering with and guiding the venture capital firms and private equity funds similarly inspired by the emerging companies community.

Aubrey has counseled hundreds of companies at all stages and sizes, from throughout the United States as well as Europe and Africa. She advises companies in various industries on a range of corporate matters including in corporate formation and governance, debt and equity financings, contract review and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, and other transactional matters. Prior to joining VLP as Counsel, Aubrey worked at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliff in Menlo Park and Foley & Lardner in Chicago and Palo Alto.

Born and raised in California, Aubrey spent considerable time in the Chicago area, first to attend Northwestern University for her undergraduate degree, and later to attend the University of Chicago Law School and establish her law career before ultimately moving back to California.

Aubrey is especially interested in furthering women entrepreneurs and investors in the technology industry, as well as working with local animal organizations.

Aubrey lives in Menlo Park, California with her husband, two daughters and adopted dogs.

  • California

University of Chicago Law School
2010 J.D.

Northwestern University
2005 B.A.

  • The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch®, Corporate Law, 2025

Practice Areas

Corporate
Corporate
Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital
Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital
Securities & Capital Raising
Securities & Capital Raising
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
Angel Investors & Family Offices
Angel Investors & Family Offices

Industry Experience

Venture Capital Venture Capital
Software and SaaS Software and SaaS
Retail and Consumer Products Retail and Consumer Products
Cloud Solutions Cloud Solutions
Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence
Financial Services Financial Services
Hardware and Electronics Hardware and Electronics
Life Sciences and Biotechnology Life Sciences and Biotechnology
Gaming and Interactive Media Gaming and Interactive Media

Beyond Work

Interests

Spending time with my family. Spending time with my family.
Watching my daughters play soccer and coaching my younger daughter's team. Watching my daughters play soccer and coaching my younger daughter's team.
Running. Running.
  • Coaching AYSO soccer.
  • Volunteering at La Entrada Elementary School and Menlo Atherton High School.