Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is well positioned to advise on emerging company matters involving heavily regulated industries due to the firm’s unique skill sets in government contracts, technology, and aerospace and defense. In New York, department co-chair Ronald Fleming acts for start-ups and financiers across a broad scope of venture capital transactions, securities offerings, M&A, and general corporate matters. Steven Kaplan co-heads the practice from Washington DC, where he guides start-ups through every growth stage. Rounding out the group co-chairs is Silicon Valley-based Stan Lewandowski, who enjoys close relationships with domestic and international companies and funders. From San Francisco, Justin Hovey fronts the technology and media industry group and acts for clients in the AI, cybersecurity, games, social media, online advertising, and entertainment spheres. Paul Casas co-heads the corporate venture capital unit from San Francisco and recently advised AT&T Ventures on multiple investments into emerging companies. Also recommended are Silicon Valley-based Allison Leopold Tilley, who handles financing rounds for both companies and venture capital funds, and New York-based Taylor O’Toole.