Firm Summary
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman has had a hand some of the most prominent American developments of the past century and half, from the formation of the Patent Act to the registration of the first dotcom trademark. Founded on the West Coast in 1874, today the firm has over 600 attorneys in 20 international offices, located primarily in North America and Asia. While its full-service offerings are routinely recognized as some of the best in the country, the firm is particularly renowned for its work in the technology, financial services, real estate and construction, and energy and natural resources sectors. Notably, the firm also has a dedicated emerging issues program, which focuses on the most cutting-edge issues of the day, which currently include data security and privacy, crisis management, blockchain and digital currency, unmanned aircraft systems, and water resources.
Firm Stats
- Firm Name
- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
- U.S. Lawyer Headcount
- 655
- Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall-3Partner-15
- Salary Scale
- Market
- Hours Required
- Unspecified
- Top Feeder Schools
- Georgetown University Law Center, Harvard Law School, UC Berkeley School of Law
- Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
- 6.9
- Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
- 11%
- Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
- 10%
- Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
- 25%
- Promotion Rate
- 7%
- Most Common Federal Case Types
- Patent, Contract, Trademark
- Most Active Federal Jurisdictions
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
- Frequent Federal Litigation Clients
- Vector Launch Inc., Hyundai Motor America, Incore Bank AG
Firm Policies
Benefits and Perks
- BarBri direct billing
- Bar exam fees
- $10K salary advance
- Direct billing with preferred movers; moving of car; cost of airfare
- $0-4K stub bonus (NY only)
Superstars
Shaalu Mehra
Partner
A Corporate partner in the firm’s Silicon Valley office, Mehra was recently hired to lead the firm’s new global technology policy practice. A recognized expert in hi-tech transactional and VC work, Mehra focuses on high-profile corporate matters, including securities and technology transactions, technology collaborations/joint ventures, corporate finance, venture capital, and intellectual property licensing.
Jon Lyman
Partner
Recently hired to help expand the firm’s Corporate presence in Miami, Lyman is widely renowned for his expertise in international transactional law. Lyman focuses on advising companies, investment banks, and private equity clients in complex transactions with cross-border elements, including M&A matters, divestitures, and debt and equity offerings.
Ronald Van Buskirk
General Counsel Emeritus
General Counsel Emeritus in the firm’s San Francisco office, Van Buskirk is recognized for his expertise in energy and environmental matters. Van Buskirk is well-versed in all phases of land use and development, including zoning, planning, unconstitutional takings, and environmental pollution and hazardous waste litigation.
Joseph Jean
Partner
A New York-based partner in the firm’s Insurance Recovery & Advisory practice, Jean is known for his skill as a trial lawyer, advocating on behalf of commercial insurance policyholders against insurance companies. Jean has been involved in some of the country’s most high-profile catastrophic property loss cases, including the World Trade Center attacks and major natural disasters.
Above the Law Coverage
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Biglaw Firm Makes A Lackluster Entry Into The Associate Compensation Game
Some money is better than no money.
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Biglaw Partner Learns The Hard Way: Don’t Talk Smack About Your Firm’s Clients
Even partners screw up.
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Pillsbury’s Equation: Biglaw + alt.law = Modern Cybersecurity Solution
It’s unusual to see a Biglaw firm like Pillsbury announcing a partnership with an alt.legal company.
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Associate Bonus Watch: Erasing The New York/Non-New York Divide
This firm is now paying all associates on the same scale, regardless of office location, and people seem pretty happy about it.
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Pillsbury And Chadbourne Talk Merger: Will Someone Finally Marry This Old Maid?
Looks like Pillsbury may finally have found the law firm of its dreams.
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Pillsbury Winthrop And Chadbourne & Parke Call Off Merger Talks
What a surprise: another firm decides not to merge with Pillsbury.
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This Am Law 100 Firm Has Reversed All Salary Cuts, And Is Making Good On Promise Of Back Pay
Good news at the firm!
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The 60 Best Law Firms For Women (2020)
Which firms made the cut for this year’s ranking?
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