Pillsbury Global Sourcing & Technology Transactions partner John Barton has advised high-profile clients worldwide on precedent-setting, multibillion-dollar IT and BPO outsourcing deals.

Joshua Becker is a Corporate and Tax partner and trusted advisor to founders, emerging companies, investment funds and family offices.

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.

Daniel Budofsky is the leader of the Derivatives & Structured Products group. With over 30 years of experience he advises financial institutions, corporations, investment funds and asset managers on financial products and regulation in domestic and international transactions.

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 life cycle of complex, technology-related commercial agreements and other corporate transactions.

Paul Casas is the co-leader of Pillsbury’s Corporate Venture Capital practice and is a partner in Pillsbury’s Corporate practice.

Adam Chernichaw is widely recognized by clients and adversaries alike as a results-oriented negotiator who structures complex, often transformative commercial transactions to help clients achieve their strategic goals.

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

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.

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.

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

Aaron helps clients to engage in business, banking and trade in the world's most challenging markets and deal with the most sensitive technologies. With experience in 50 countries on 5 continents, he understands the issues of international business.

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.

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.

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.

Mark Leeds focuses his practice on the tax consequences of a variety of financial products and strategies, including digital assets, private funds, exchange-traded funds, litigation finance, life settlement, banking and insurance.

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.

Lindsey Livingston, named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list, is a partner in Pillsbury’s Corporate practice, where she focuses on matters including venture capital and private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, public and private offerings, and corporate governance.

Named a Top 50 Woman in AI, recognized by Chambers USA as a leading lawyer, and honored by The Hill as a Top Lobbyist, Elizabeth brings more than two decades of experience to navigating complex legal and policy challenges.

Brian Montgomery utilizes his background in financial services regulation to strategically advise businesses on regulatory compliance.

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

JiJi Park, co-leader of Pillsbury’s Fintech, Payments & Blockchain practice, focuses on corporate transactions and regulatory matters for clients in the financial services and retail sectors.

Shani Rivaux has a diversified practice that extends to a wide range of sectors.

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.

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.

Elizabeth Zimmer, a Pillsbury Global Sourcing & Technology Transactions partner, is widely recognized for her extensive information technology outsourcing knowledge, skill and experience.

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.

Dylan Aste, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, represents corporations and individuals in complex commercial litigation, government investigations and white-collar defense.   

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.

Kayvan Ghaffari regularly advises technology companies on venture capital financings, product counseling, intellectual property, tech transactions, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, pre-trial litigation, and other general corporate matters. His practice spans the entire corporate life cycle, from entity formation to exit events, such as acquisitions and public offerings.

Jon Jekel advises artists, inventors, start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies on intellectual property matters, with a particular emphasis on copyrights and trademarks.

Sam Lipson is a corporate attorney who represents high growth technology and life sciences companies and their investors in a wide range of industries.

Pillsbury Senior Counsel Catherine Meyer is recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. as an authority on data protection, privacy and cyber law.

Scott is a member of Pillsbury’s Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, Marketing Law and International Trade teams. He advises clients on data privacy, commercial and regulatory issues and has extensive brand experience having spent time in-house with The Coca Cola Company.

Daniel Wood practices at the intersection of financial services, technology, and regulation, advising technology companies, fintechs, and financial institutions on regulatory matters, privacy issues and transactions.

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.

Majk Kamami represents commercial banks, lenders and asset owners in complex syndicated and direct lending financing, structured finance and asset securitization transactions. 

Chantele Karim 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.

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.

Hongxi Wang is focused in corporate law, with a practice concentrated on emerging companies and venture capital, private equity, and mergers and acquisitions.