Comparative Guide
Intellectual Property
United States
Christopher Kao & Ju Park
Operating ‘efficiently and collaboratively’, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is often called upon to handle multi-party litigation involving multiple proceedings, from breach of contract, antitrust and tax cases to insurance recovery and consumer class actions. The team represents both national and international clients from a range of sectors, from the tech, real estate and construction to the healthcare, aviation and oil and gas industries. Deborah Baum in Washington DC leads the team, representing clients before state, federal and appellate courts and arbitral tribunals. Splitting his time between Miami and Beijing, Geoffrey Sant is a go to for global banks, investment companies and businesses. Based in Houston, Willie Wood receives high praise from clients, while DC-based Melissa Lesmes is lauded as ’extremely responsive and diligent’. Anne Voight joined the team in Silicon Valley from King & Spalding LLP in August 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are experts in construction insurance and contract disputes and represent policyholders only. They are my go-to outside counsel. Melissa Lesmes is the chair of the practice and my primary contact. She is extremely responsive and diligent and takes the time to understand the client that she represents.’
- ‘Highly creative and strategic. Amanda Halter and Deborah Baum. Highly responsive, creative and strategic.’
Practice head
Deborah Baum
Other key lawyers
James Catterson; Eric Fishman; Jeffrey Gans; Melissa Lesmes; Geoffrey Sant; Willie Wood; Anne Voigts; Tony Phillips; Anne Lefever; Patrick Hammon; Paul Fraidenburgh; Reed Trechter; Laura LoBue; Amanda Halter; Michael McNamara; Charles Conrad; Ryan Steinbrunner