Callie Bjurstrom and Christian Salaman Named 2024 Leaders of Influence in Law

Bjurstrom, who serves as the managing partner of Pillsbury’s San Diego office, is a formidable trial lawyer renowned for her ability to secure substantial victories. As a tenacious client advocate, Bjurstrom litigates patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, unfair competition and other bet-the-company disputes and defends her client’s IP rights in a diverse range of industries.

This latest accolade adds to Bjurstrom’s impressive portfolio of honors, which includes recognition from Best Lawyers for Intellectual Property, Patent and Trade Secrets Litigation and multiple Daily Journal awards including being named a Top IP Litigator and a Top Woman Lawyer.

Salaman is a prominent figure within San Diego’s technology community, where he is highly regarded for his proficiency in mergers and acquisitions and venture capital. As a leading attorney in this dynamic sector, Salaman is frequently sought after by emerging startups.

In its latest issue, the San Diego Business Journal highlighted his achievements, noting that his work has garnered numerous tributes, including the Business Journal’s “Leader in Law” award in 2021, Best Lawyers’ M&A “Lawyer of the Year” for 2021 and 2024, and consistent recognition from Chambers USA and The Legal 500.

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