Ranjini Acharya brings a multidisciplinary approach to navigating the protection and enforcement of patent, trade secret, trademark, copyright and other intellectual property rights.

Ian Akisoglu is an associate who focuses his practice on general corporate matters, including capital markets, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law compliance.

Mediha Ali focuses on securities transactions and general corporate matters, including initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital financings, as well as other transactional matters.

Pillsbury partner Craig Becker resolves state and local tax (SALT) issues, focusing on property taxes, transaction taxes, gross receipts taxes, excise taxes, income taxes and employment taxes. He litigates ongoing tax controversies at both the administrative and judicial levels, helps minimize tax exposure in purchase and sale transactions, and assists clients in managing audits and compliance risks.

Baylee Beeman focuses her practice on corporate tax matters.

Tess Beimler is an associate who focuses her practice on general corporate matters, including capital markets, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law compliance.

Tim Brugh, Pillsbury’s Trusts & Estates practice leader, counsels individuals and families with substantial wealth regarding trusts, estate and tax planning, and philanthropy.

Armando Castro is a partner in Pillsbury’s Emerging Growth & Venture Capital group. With a diverse practice, he represents clients ranging from formation-stage to mature public companies.

Jim Conley represents startups and mid-cap technology companies that require high-quality intellectual property counseling and solid advice on competing patents.

Patty helps companies protect and enforce their important trademarks and creative content. From family-owned wineries and hotel companies to global internet and biopharmaceutical enterprises, her advice helps companies increase brand value.

Cathleen Donohoe is a member of the firm’s Litigation section. She  focuses her practice on corporate investigations, complex commercial litigation, and cybersecurity.

James Dunn develops and implements sophisticated strategies to help high-net-worth clients preserve their wealth.

Vernon Granneman, a Pillsbury Litigation partner and skilled trial lawyer, has extensive experience litigating technology, intellectual property and commercial disputes, and handling parallel criminal proceedings.

Patrick Hammon represents clients in complex civil litigation matters, which include intellectual property and high stakes commercial disputes, as well as in criminal defense, investigation and regulatory matters.

Aya Hatori has a background in electrical engineering and is involved in patent litigation and trade secret litigation matters.

Lisa Higa’s practice has been focused on corporate and securities matters for emerging growth technology companies and venture capitalists for over 20 years. She has extensive experience assisting private companies on their formation, corporate governance, private debt and equity financing transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.

A strategic thinker, the head of Pillsbury’s Silicon Valley Intellectual Property group brings a broad knowledge base and creativity to provide practical advice and concrete implementations on difficult issues.

Alyssa Jatnieks is an associate who focuses her practice on general corporate matters, including capital markets, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law compliance.

Corporate and Securities partner and co-leader of Pillsbury’s Capital Markets practice, Davina Kaile has guided public companies and late-stage private companies across a wide range of sectors, including technology, e-commerce, life sciences, financial services and retail in many high-profile, multibillion- and multimillion-dollar deals.

Riaz Karamali is a counselor and deal-maker who assists clients with negotiating and closing domestic and international venture finance, private equity, M&A and technology transactions.

Chantele Karim focuses her practice on general corporate matters, including capital markets, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law compliance.

Ann M. Kim is an associate who focuses her practice on general corporate matters, including capital markets, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law compliance.

Mark Krotoski is an accomplished litigator, former DOJ leader and federal prosecutor who assists clients in their highest stakes issues, as well as managing crises, with a focus on antitrust and cartels, cybersecurity and cybercrime, and economic espionage. He leads the Cyber Disputes team and Cartel Enforcement team, drawing on his DOJ leadership and private sector experience. 

Colleen Lamarre concentrates her practice on employee benefits (ERISA) and executive compensation matters. She advises employers regarding the design, documentation, compliance and administration of retirement, health and welfare plans.

Named one of the top “Women Leaders in Tech Law” by The Recorder for six consecutive years and hailed as the Technology “Dealmaker of the Year” by The Deal, Silicon Valley partner Allison Leopold Tilley advises technology companies, including on their formation, venture capital financings, multibillion-dollar M&As, public offerings, securities transactions and board governance.

Stan Lewandowski, global co-leader of Pillsbury’s Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice, counsels domestic and international companies on optimal structuring, financing, operations, development and other strategic transactional issues, primarily in the artificial intelligence, fintech, aerospace, education, life sciences and digital health, travel, cybersecurity, gaming, climatetech and renewable energy sectors.

Michael Liu has over 15 years of intellectual property and patent experience with a background in the electrical engineering sector.

Audrey Lo is a special counsel in the firm’s intellectual property practice with a background in computer science and biotechnology.

Gabriella Lombardi advises clients on multimillion- and billion-dollar  securities matters, IPOs, mergers, acquisitions and other corporate finance transactions, representing in excess of $6 billion in value in the past two years.

Pillsbury partner Jim Masetti, leader of Pillsbury’s Semiconductor and IoT Industry Group, advises a global clientele on transformative corporate, securities and finance deals.

Jennifer Jordan McCall, co-leader of both the Private Client & Family Office and the Litigation – Trusts, Estates and High Net Worth teams, is a leading authority on U.S. and international gift and estate planning. 

Laura McDaniels advises clients on compensation and benefits issues that arise in both day-to-day operations and during transformative events.

Kevin Meil advises public and private clients on employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including equity arrangements, employment agreements and qualified retirement plans.

Thomas R. Morris focuses his practice on general corporate matters, including capital markets, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, fund formation and securities law compliance.

Julie Park works with a variety of public and private company clients, including tech companies and startups.

Andrew Parkhurst represents clients in all phases of litigation, with an emphasis on intellectual property and arbitration matters.

Monica Parra is an associate in Pillsbury’s Los Angeles office, and focuses her practice on litigation.

Christina Pearson, the head of Pillsbury’s Silicon Valley Corporate and Securities group, represents companies in every stage of their life cycle, from start-up to maturity, and counsels her clients through liquidity transactions such as venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and initial public offerings.

Lana Persaud works with a variety of public and private company clients including tech companies and startups.

Stan Pierson, leader of Pillsbury’s Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Group, represents technology companies and investors in venture capital and securities transactions, including private placements, M&A and corporate partnerships.

Breann Robowski focuses on state and local tax controversy work with an emphasis on property tax and transfer tax. She is Pillsbury's Global Real Estate & Construction Industry Deputy Leader, a leading member of Pillsbury’s Attorneys of Color Committee, a member of Planning Committee for the Wichita Property Tax Conference, and a 2021-2022 board member of the California Alliance of Taxpayer Advocates.

Cindy Schlaefer advises public and private corporations on the design, implementation and ongoing administration of executive and equity compensation arrangements.

Kim Schoknecht is recognized by Chambers High-Net-Worth Guide and Best Lawyers for his work in trusts, estates and tax planning.

Ryan Selness is a counsel whose practice focuses on complex commercial litigation matters and investigations.

Jake Sendar focuses his practice on general corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings and securities transactions.

Kristen Sharp advises clients on a variety of state and location taxation issues with a primary focus on property tax and transfer tax matters.

Drew, named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list, focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, capital markets, public company reporting and corporate governance matters. He represents public and private companies in buy-side and sell-side M&A; emerging companies, startups and venture funds in connection with financings; and issuers and investment banks with equity and debt offerings.

Lacey Sun is an associate who focuses her practice on general corporate matters, including capital markets, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions and securities law compliance.

Representing startups to Fortune 100 companies, Pillsbury Litigation partner Dianne Sweeney achieves winning results for clients at trials, on appeal and at the negotiating table.