Tara Shankar

Tara Shankar focuses on general corporate law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, public and private offerings, and corporate governance.

Prior to joining Pillsbury, Tara worked as a paralegal at a national law firm, where she focused on government contracts, bankruptcy & creditors’ rights, and construction litigation. She also worked as a law clerk at the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA), where she conducted legal research and drafted memoranda for a nationwide survey of indigent defense systems on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Professional Highlights

Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (published by BL Rankings LLC) for Corporate Law (2024 – 2025)
Recognized by DCA Live Emerging Women Leaders in Law (2024)
Member, American Bar Association, Business Law Section