Vernon Espinoza is an associate in Goodwin’s Business Law department. He joined the firm in 2025.
Previous Professional Experience
Before joining Goodwin, Vernon Espinoza was a member of the 2019 Los Angeles Teach for America cohort. Following this, he worked as a high school Spanish teacher at Ednovate, Esperanza College Prep. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Vernon also served as a Content Steward for Teach for America in Los Angeles, contributing to the development and organization of educational materials.
Vernon's initial experience with Goodwin began in 2022, when he participated in the firm's summer program as an SEO Fellow. Building on this foundation, he returned to Goodwin as a summer associate in both 2023 and 2024. During the summer of 2023, Vernon divided his time between Goodwin and Zapier, Inc., a company specializing in software automation. This opportunity allowed him to gain valuable experience in both legal practice and the technology sector.
Credentials
Education
JD2025
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
BA2019
Amherst College
Admissions
Bars
- California
Awards
Vernon was recognized for his academic excellence with a Jurisprudence Award in Topics in Privacy & Security Law and a Prosser Prize in Information Privacy Law.