Shruti Bhutani Arora leads the Global Consumer Protection team at Pillsbury. She is a leading regulatory defense and compliance advisor at the intersection of consumer protection, data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and national security-related data regulation.

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

Brooke Daniels, Pillsbury’s Global Head of Global Sourcing & Technology Transactions and leader of Pillsbury’s AI Task Force, has been advising Fortune 500 clients on large-scale, strategic outsourcing transactions, software licenses and other complex technology transactions involving a broad range of legal and business issues related to business process outsourcing (BPO) and IT outsourcing (ITO) transactions for more than 25 years.

Brian Finch, a Pillsbury Government Law & Strategies 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.

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.

Daphne Higgs focuses her practice on corporate and technology transactions, with a particular emphasis on complex joint ventures and strategic alliances that drive innovation and long-term enterprise value.

David Jakopin, a partner since 1996 and the head of Pillsbury’s Silicon Valley Intellectual Property (IP) group, is a strategic thinker who 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.

Corporate and Securities partner and global leader of Pillsbury’s Capital Markets and Public Companies 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, a Chambers-ranked 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.

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. 

Allison Leopold Tilley is Chambers-ranked, 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.

Stan Lewandowski, a Chambers-ranked partner and Pillsbury’s Corporate & Securities Group Leader in Silicon Valley, counsels domestic and international companies on optimal structuring, financing, operations, development and other strategic transactional issues, primarily in the artificial intelligence, fintech, aerospace, defense, education, life sciences, health care, digital health, travel, cybersecurity, gaming, climatetech and renewable energy sectors.

Jim Masetti is a partner and Global Leader of Pillsbury’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity practices. He advises a global clientele on transformative corporate, securities and finance deals.

Recognized by The Legal 500 UK as a Next-Generation Partner and by Chambers UK as Up and Coming in Venture Capital, Sarah Melaney has more than a decade of experience advising high-growth companies and investors. Her practice focuses on investment rounds, scaleups, strategic exits, such as trade sales and IPOs, and general corporate governance, primarily in the climatetech, renewable energy, foodtech, female founders, artificial intelligence, life sciences and digital health sectors.

Joshua Morse focuses his practice on all aspects of corporate restructurings, special situations and bankruptcy proceedings and represents bondholders, debtors, secured lenders, indenture trustees, and ad hoc and official committees.

Julie Park is a Chambers-ranked partner and co-leader of Pillsbury’s Korea practice. She works with a variety of public and private company clients, including tech companies and startups.

Christina Pearson, a Chambers-ranked partner and 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.

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.

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.

Justin Rubin provides legal, lobbying and strategic counsel to U.S. and U.S.-allied-owned companies in matters involving the intersection of law, business and public policy.

Christian Salaman is recognized by Chambers USA, The Legal 500 U.S., Best Lawyers and San Diego Business Journal for his M&As, financings, technology, corporate and commercial work across industries.

Craig Saperstein, Practice Section Leader for Pillsbury’s Government Law & Strategies team, assists clients in developing and implementing sophisticated government relations strategies at the federal and state levels that aim to provide a strong return on investment and vital public policy objectives.

Drew Simon-Rooke, Pillsbury’s Corporate Group Leader in Los Angeles, is named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list. He focuses on startups, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, public company reporting and corporate governance matters. Drew represents emerging companies, startups and venture funds in connection with their day-to-day corporate work and financings; private and public companies in buy-side and sell-side M&A; and issuers and investment banks with equity and debt offerings.

Matt Swartz is a Chambers-ranked Corporate and M&A partner who represents middle-market and technology companies in the government contracting, aerospace and defense, software, media, and technology industries. His clients also include investment funds and family offices.

Deborah Thoren-Peden focuses her Chambers-ranked corporate practice on banking, electronic commerce, privacy, anti-money laundering and Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations.

Josh Tucker is a partner in the law firm’s Intellectual Property practice and splits his time between the Austin and Silicon Valley offices.

A master of sophisticated technology transactions, Elizabeth (Liz) Zimmer provides strategic business counsel to global leaders and helps organizations turn complex technology ambitions into durable, global-scale results.

A special counsel in the International Trade group, Julian Beach focuses his practice on trade, customs, national security law and litigation.

Mary Buxton represents clients in a wide variety of matters, including Contract Disputes Act certified claims, contract terminations, bid protests, M&A, size protests and appeals, and California state and local matters.

Pat Doody, a recognized authority on post-grant proceedings, patent infringement and Hatch-Waxman litigation, leads Pillsbury’s U.S. Patent and Trademark Office litigation team.

Brandon Eckford focuses on general corporate and securities law matters.

Sahar Hafeez focuses her practice on international trade, national security and supply chains, and co-leads Pillsbury’s Minerals, Metals and Materials Supply Chain practice.

Scott Morton advises clients on technology and trade regulations, with a particular focus on data protection, cybersecurity, AI, export controls and sanctions.

Mia Rendar is a thoughtful technology and business process transactions advisor who focuses a substantial portion of her practice on technology and outsourcing engagements.

Zachary Rozen enables clients across multiple industries to engage in cross-border business, investment, and trade by advising them on sanctions, export controls and national security matters.

Gary Shaw is a litigator specializing in international arbitration, judgment enforcement and sovereign representation, and is experienced in representing foreign governments in disputes before ICSID, UNCITRAL and U.S. courts.

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.

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

Sam Reno focuses his practice on intellectual property matters, including transactions, with an emphasis on emerging technologies.

Gabby Torres advises clients on a range of technology-related commercial agreements.