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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list, 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ron Van Buskirk practices primarily in the areas of land use and environmental counseling and litigation.

Anne Voigts leads Pillsbury’s Appellate practice and has argued over 70 cases in federal and state appellate courts.

Located in Pillsbury’s Silicon Valley office, Brian Wainwright has more than 35 years of experience in domestic and international tax planning for business and financial transactions.

Stan Wong is co-leader of the firm’s Securities group. His practice focuses on securities and general corporate law matters.

Pillsbury Corporate partner Steve Wurzburg is a trusted adviser to emerging growth and large corporations, guiding clients from formation through transformative, multimillion-dollar financings, M&A’s, and IP and IPO transactions.

Pillsbury partner Mike Zeliger focuses his practice on complex patent litigation as well as other intellectual property and related technology litigation in State and Federal Courts throughout the United States.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Paul Thomas is a special counsel in Pillsbury’s Intellectual Property practice and is located in the Silicon Valley office.

Laura Watts advises public and private companies on federal income tax issues arising in corporate transactions (including mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, and restructurings), and represents companies in private letter ruling requests and controversy matters before the IRS.

George Willman practices in the areas of technology transactions, intellectual property counseling and patent prosecution.

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.

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

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.

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.

Price Kramer focuses his practice on intellectual property matters, including patent litigation, prosecution and counseling.

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

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.

Matt O’Brien’s practice focuses on venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities law compliance and other general corporate matters.

Ju Park focuses her practice on intellectual property matters.

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

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