LAUREN SIMON
ASSOCIATE

From governance models to cap tables, Lauren helps startups stay creative and compliant. She’s known for her calm precision—and for actually enjoying the messy stuff.

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Lauren advises startups, DAOs, and investors at the forefront of tech and web3. At Ashbury Legal, she counsels clients on venture financing, token structuring, and complex M&A—helping them navigate legal challenges with clarity and precision.

Prior to Ashbury, Lauren was part of Goodwin’s Technology and ECVC group in Santa Monica, where she worked closely with high-growth companies and funds across the startup lifecycle. She also brings a strong foundation in litigation and legal research, with experience spanning from the LA District Attorney’s Human Trafficking Division to leading research teams at Expert Institute.

Lauren blends transactional fluency with a deep understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape, making her a trusted guide for innovators building in fast-moving industries.

AT ASHBURY LEGAL
  • Advises early-stage and growth-stage tech and crypto clients on venture financings, token structuring, and M&A transactions
  • Supports founders and funds with practical guidance across entity formation, equity strategy, and deal execution

  • Draws on experience from leading legal teams, including work on ECVC, M&A, and regulatory issues

  • Offers a sharp litigation perspective from her time in the DA’s Sex Crimes and Human Trafficking divisions—informing her risk analysis and strategic thinking

  • Combines transactional clarity with a strong grasp of crypto policy, startup operations, and real-world enforcement dynamics

CREDENTIALS

BEFORE ASHBURY LEGAL

 

Goodwin
Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office
Expert Institute

 

EDUCATION

 

JD, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
BA, University of Connecticut

 

BAR ADMISSIONS

 

California

 

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