Pillsbury recently announced eight associates elected to partner, effective January 1, 2013. The attorneys include senior associate Marc Axelbaum, senior associate David Lillevand, and senior associate Eric Save in San Francisco; senior associate Melinda Barker in Silicon Valley; senior associate Bradford Blaise in Northern Virginia; senior associate Mariah Brandt and senior associate Mark Jones in Los Angeles and counsel Michael Reese in New York.

The lawyers promoted belonged to the litigation, intellectual property, executive compensation and benefits, estates, trusts and tax planning, corporate and securities, and finance practices.

“These eight attorneys comprise one of the strongest partner classes we have had in years and represent a true cross-section of our firm’s capabilities.” partner Jim Rishwain said. “Each newly elected partner demonstrates excellence in both legal skills and the delivery of superior client service. Individually and collectively they will be part of Pillsbury’s bright future. I congratulate our new partners and thank them for enhancing the range of services we offer to our clients.”