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 William Atkins has been lead counsel in 100+ intellectual property and bet-the-company litigations during his 25 years with the firm.

Nadia Barazi provides commercial and corporate legal advice to international businesses active across a wide range of sectors.

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.

Shruti Bhutani Arora takes a holistic approach in advising clients on data collection, use and monetization, as she does not hold to the traditional barriers and siloed approach.

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.

Mark Booth advises clients on data privacy, IP/IT, advertising and marketing, product claims, contracts, regulatory issues, and international trade.

Partner Tamara Bruno leads the Texas section of Pillsbury’s Insurance Recovery & Advisory practice, recently named a 2020 “Insurance Practice Group of the Year” by Law360, from Houston, though her practice spans the nation.

Wenjun Cai focuses his practice on a variety of cross-border transactions and legal matters, including foreign direct investment (inbound into and outbound from China), cross-border mergers and acquisitions, competition, international trade, tax, employment, cybersecurity and other general corporate, compliance and regulatory matters.

James Campbell leads the Corporate practice of the London office and acts for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 50 companies and governments on a broad range of issues.

Andrew Caplan combines a pragmatic commercial sensibility with a keen attention to detail to guide clients through the lifecycle of complex, technology-related commercial agreements and other corporate transactions.

Paul Casas is a partner in Pillsbury’s Corporate practice, located in the San Francisco office.

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.

Edward Cavazos is recognized by Chambers USA, World Trademark Review 1000 and Best Lawyers for Technology Law and won Lexology/ILO’s 2016 “Client Choice Award.”

Hana regularly advises institutional clients on investments in private equity, private credit and real estate.  She also has experience working with private clients to draft and negotiate letters of intent, purchase agreements, subscription agreements, private placement memorandums, supply and distribution agreements, and service agreements.  Hana also provides counsel on offerings of equity and debt securities, joint ventures and private equity investments.

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

Ashley Cowgill is a member of the firm’s Wine, Beer & Spirits Law practice and represents manufacturers, distributors, retailers and third parties within the alcohol beverage industry. 

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

Chris Drymalla is a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice.

Ildiko Duckor, co-leader of Pillsbury’s award-winning Investment Funds & Investment Management practice, oversees the Emerging Hedge Fund Manager Program that provides packaged launch solutions to hedge fund startups.

Sam Eichner, a member of Pillsbury’s Intellectual Property practice, focuses on copyright, trademark, and false advertising disputes in federal court and before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

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 leads the law firm’s Public Practices and Public Policy teams and is recognized as an authority on international trade law.

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.

Peter Gillon represents corporate policyholders in their disputes and transactions with insurance companies, using his 35 years of experience to help his clients access their insurance to resolve complex D&O litigation, large property and casualty losses, and other significant threats.

Matt Grillo focuses his practice on all aspects of intellectual property. His primary concentration is on patent prosecution and litigation, including Section 337 ITC litigation.

Henry Guerra-Chhang is an associate in the firm’s Corporate and Securities group and is based in New York.

Chad Hammerlind focuses his practice on patent counseling, prosecution and litigation. 

Luke Hartman focuses his practice on patent litigation, prosecution and counseling. He specializes in patents related to software, including artificial intelligence (AI).

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.

Michael handles all aspects of patent, copyright, and trademark law, focusing on computer-related technologies, consumer electronics and biomedical devices.

Justin Hovey, co-leader of Pillsbury’s Mergers & Acquisitions group, is recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. in the Venture Capital and Emerging Companies category.

Robert focuses his practice on real estate transactional matters including acquisitions and dispositions, financings, and joint venture negotiations for a wide variety of projects.

Megan L. Jones is a tax attorney who focuses her practice on advising entities, individuals and family offices on planning matters, both domestically and internationally.

Julia Judish serves as a trusted advisor to nonprofit organizations, credentialing organizations, and government contractors.

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.

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

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.

Matt Kirmayer represents emerging technology companies and the investors who fund them across a range of industries, including software, educational technology, digital media, social media, artificial intelligence systems, robotics and life sciences. Active in the technology and investment communities in Silicon Valley and the East Coast, Matt often works with emerging companies as their outside general counsel, managing legal, financial and operational issues, from formation and angel and venture capital investment through exit.

Hean Koo focuses his practice on patent prosecution and IP counseling in a variety of sectors, including computer software, blockchain, AI, machine learning, digital medicine, retail point-of-sale (POS) systems, software relating to retail touch points, wireless communication systems, medical devices and haptic-enabled devices.

Jean Kuei, Pillsbury’s Labor & Employment Practice Group leader, is an experienced employment attorney representing corporate employers in the firm’s Washington, DC, and San Francisco offices. Jean is known not only for her employment litigation skills but also for her ability to resolve complex, high-stakes workplace disputes effectively and creatively. Jean also serves as a leading member of the firm’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) Litigation and Investigations practice, responding to activist shareholder proposals, conducting race and pay equity audits and advising on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

Jordan Kwan focuses his practice on all aspects of preparing and prosecuting patent applications and managing patent portfolios.

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

With a degree in nuclear engineering from Purdue University and work in the nuclear industry before she went to law school, Anne Leidich is particularly suited to handle a wide range of matters in the nuclear power industry. She is a comprehensive nuclear attorney, with broad experience in nearly every area of nuclear law.

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.

Justin Lim is a senior associate who focuses on corporate and securities matters within the traditional and renewable energy industries.

Johanna Lipponen advises on a variety of commercial agreements, with a focus on outsourcing arrangements and technology-related contracts, such as “as a service” arrangements and software development and licensing agreements.