USA Guide 2026 : California
Ranked Individuals
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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman possesses recognized investor and company-side capabilities. Its impressive client roster includes emerging companies in technology market, with expertise in gaming, software, e-commerce, and climate tech. The firm is able to advise companies throughout their life cycles, from early-stage venture capital to M&A and corporate governance.
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Pillsbury represented Omnitron Sensors in its USD13 million Series A financing.
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Pillsbury is highly efficient in processing due diligence and flagging important items and providing very good advice on structuring complex transactions.
They excel in navigating California’s competitive venture ecosystem, where speed, precision, and alignment of interests are crucial.
Pillsbury's strength is not only in structuring venture capital deals but also in bridging the perspectives of founders and investors to create win-win outcomes.
Everyone from the lead partner to the other associates and senior leaders on our team is very astute and helpful.
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Christina Pearson cochairs Pillsbury's corporate and securities practice. She advises startups and investors in venture capital financings.
Christina's biggest strength is her creativity for problem solving. She's very unfazed.
Christina is a very experienced, firm, but also calm, negotiator. She won't back down under pressure.
Stan Lewandowski is noted for his Silicon Valley-based practice advising companies on early stage financings. His clients include digital health, AI and fintech firms, particularly those with international exposure.
Stan is really good at forming relationships, helping out clients and having a broad knowledge base. He knows what he can help with and points you in the right direction if he can't.
He is extremely savvy on the tech side and has a lot of market info that helps us. He is super quick to respond and doesn't over elaborate with legalese. Able to explain complex things in laymans terms.
You need people who understand all sides of venture capital. This is why we choose Todd.
Todd is the rare lawyer who has all the qualities you'd want in your legal counsel—he is responsive and breaks down the important part of every document in a way that is digestible for a founder.
His expertise is incredibly valuable.
Paul Casas cochairs Pillsbury's corporate venture capital practice. He is highly regarded for his expertise in advising startups through all stages of their lifecycle.
Paul's willingness to cultivate and build long-term partnerships with innovative technology companies at the earliest stage is exceptional.
Paul is very commercially aware.
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