With more than 20 years of experience representing numerous Fortune 500 companies, Jack Barufka ranks as one of the top intellectual property attorneys in the U.S.

Deborah Baum, Pillsbury’s Global Head of Litigation, is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has secured an impressive success rate in cases she has tried, and in those in which she prevailed before trial.

Steve Becker leads Pillsbury’s International Trade practice. His work encompasses a broad range of legal subjects in the areas of international trade regulation and international law.

Ari Berman is the co-chair of Pillsbury’s Securities Litigation & Enforcement practice and ESG team, and head of the Israel team. He focuses his practice on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on defending clients in shareholder disputes and investigations involving federal securities laws.

Pillsbury Global Sourcing & Technology Transactions partner Brian Bodor has 25+ years of experience advising both private sector and government clients on matters involving technology and operations.

Matt Carter’s practice includes litigating bid protests, conducting internal investigations, representing companies and individuals in suspension and debarment proceedings, and providing regulatory and compliance advice.

Craig Chason, leader of Pillsbury’s Northern Virginia Office Corporate practice, advises principally in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, governance, and corporate finance for clients in the government IT, defense and aerospace sectors.

Ben Cote focuses his practice on international trade and national security matters.

David Dixon, Pillsbury’s Government Contracts & Disputes Practice group co-leader, concentrates his practice on counseling and disputes regarding the formation and administration of government contracts, grants and cooperative agreements at the federal level.

Meghan Doherty represents clients in a wide variety of matters including bid protests, cybersecurity, M&A, size protests and appeals, claims, and suspensions and debarments.

Recognized by Chambers USA as a Band 1 leading aviation lawyer, Pillsbury partner Charles Donley’s wide-ranging practice encompasses aviation regulatory and commercial matters, counseling and litigation.

Aaron Dyer, national co-chair of the firm’s Corporate Investigations & White Collar Defense team, is a former federal prosecutor and experienced trial attorney whose practice focuses on complex criminal and civil litigation and regulatory enforcement actions.

Steven Farmer advises companies, from some of the world’s largest multinationals to startups, looking to launch or expand in Europe, while navigating complex regulatory and legal issues. His client relationships embrace a range of sectors, including technology, financial services, energy, manufacturing, aviation and defense.

Brian Finch, a Pillsbury Public Policy partner with extensive regulatory and government affairs advocacy experience, is a recognized authority on global security and cybersecurity threats.

Nancy Fischer, Pillsbury's global head of the Regulatory practice, is consistently recognized by Chambers and other publications as a leading authority on international trade law.

Ron Fleming Jr. represents entrepreneurs and financiers of leading startups in a diverse group of industries including software, ecommerce, cloud computing, video games, cleantech and sports.

Will Fork represents electric utilities and companies on international energy transaction, export control, nuclear liability and domestic regulatory issues.

Aimee Priya Ghosh focuses her practice on global security, cybersecurity and government affairs. Aimee’s clients include leading providers of physical and cybersecurity services and organizations with unique security needs.

Eric Gold advises clients on a wide range of complex business and insurance coverage disputes.

Ellen Grady advises public, private and nonprofit entities on complex corporate transactions, principally mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, venture capital and private equity transactions, securities offerings, and corporate governance.

Michael Heuga's practice is concentrated on technology and commercial transactions, in particular licensing, intellectual property, and marketing-related matters.

Tom Hill, a partner in Pillsbury’s Corporate Investigations & White Collar Defense practice, focuses his national practice on white-collar criminal and government enforcement matters and internal corporate investigations.

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.

For 39 years at Pillsbury, Rob James has helped clients achieve their goals on complex energy, construction and infrastructure transactions.

Law360’s Insurance MVP Joseph Jean provides real-world advice and has recovered billions in damages for clients who have suffered catastrophic property losses.

John Jensen is noted by Chambers USA and The Legal 500 U.S. as a federal government contracts authority.

Victoria is a multispecialist financing lawyer who advises borrowers and financial institutions on a broad range of transactions, with a focus on energy finance and project development.

Steve Kaplan, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital and M&A partner, guides entrepreneurs from a wide industry spectrum through every phase of building, growing, operating and eventually selling successful businesses.

Don Kilpatrick is a highly regarded corporate lawyer with over 30 years of experience advising on mergers, acquisitions and other complex transactional matters.

Jeffrey Knight, the leader of Pillsbury’s Washington, DC, Environmental & Natural Resources practice, has spearheaded many challenges to environmental agency rulings and Clean Air Act regulations.

Allison Leopold Tilley is 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. Based in Silicon Valley, Allison advises technology companies, including on their formation, venture capital financings, multibillion-dollar M&As, public offerings, securities transactions, SPAC transactions and board governance.

Melissa is the head of Pillsbury's Washington, DC Litigation group and leader of the firm's Construction Counseling & Dispute Resolution practice. She focuses her practice on complex construction claims and insurance coverage disputes.

Mark Lessard, Pillsbury’s global Finance practice leader, advises dozens of clients worldwide on high-stakes debt and equity transactions, many of which have won “Deal of the Year” awards.

Stan Lewandowski, Silicon Valley 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, health care, digital health, travel, cybersecurity, gaming, climatetech and renewable energy sectors.

Miles Mason advises television and radio broadcasters, telecommunications carriers, and other media and technology companies on a wide range of transactional, regulatory, and policy issues.

Richard Oliver, a Los Angeles-based Pillsbury partner, is a leading authority on government contracts and disputes involving the Department of Defense and civilian agencies.

Matthew Oresman is able to navigate complex international challenges, succeeding at the intersection of cross-border business, law, policy and politics.  

Christina Pearson, Global Co-head of Corporate and Securities, represents companies in every stage of their life cycle, from startup to maturity, and counsels her clients through liquidity transactions, such as venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings.

Marques Peterson’s practice focuses on counseling and representing aerospace/ defense and civil contractors in both federal procurement and international defense sales.

Matthew Rabinowitz advises companies on compliance with import/export regulations, anti-corruption laws and OFAC sanctions. He further assists companies in navigating the CFIUS review process.

Aaron Ralph is a partner in Pillsbury’s Government Contracts & Disputes practice, where he helps clients navigate intellectual property matters, cost and pricing issues, internal investigations, and compliance obligations, as well as bid protests and contract claims litigation.

Hugh M. Ray, III is a partner in Pillsbury’s Insolvency & Restructuring practice, where he focuses on complex reorganization, bankruptcy and commercial litigation.

Pillsbury partner Michael Reese has advised clients worldwide on energy and infrastructure projects worth billions of dollars and is recognized by The Legal 500 U.S.

Michael Rizzo is managing partner of the Los Angeles office. He regularly represents service contractors, defense contractors, transportation contractors and technology companies in high-stakes matters involving resolution of precedential issues.

Josh Romanow leads Pillsbury’s Travel, Leisure & Hospitality team. He is legal advisor to over twenty international airlines from Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East and travel companies from around the world.

Steve Ryan, global leader of Pillsbury’s Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice, advises companies on venture capital, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate governance matters with a strong emphasis on representing private high-growth companies and venture capital investment firms.

Craig Saperstein assists clients in developing and implementing sophisticated government relations at the federal and state levels that are geared to provide a demonstrable return on investment.

Bob Sills has extensive experience litigating complex cross-border matters in administered and non-administered arbitrations as well as before state and federal courts.

Joel Simon represents clients in complex transactions, including senior bank and mezzanine debt financings, high yield debt, IPOs, acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures between operating businesses, joint ventures between financial investors and operators of businesses, corporate and financial restructurings, and general commercial advice.

Bill Sullivan concentrates on corporate internal investigations, trial practice and white-collar criminal defense, as well as complex civil litigation, securities enforcement, export control and other regulatory actions.