Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

The private equity practice at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is well integrated with the firm’s corporate offering, allowing it to successfully advise private equity sponsors and other financial investors and companies receiving investments. New York-based Adam Rachlis, advises clients on leveraged buyouts, control and minority investments, divestitures, carve-outs, and equity financing. Nicole Islinger, who works out of Washington DC has extensive experience across the government contracting and technology industries, while Northern Virginia’s Matthew Swartz advises middle-market technology companies, investment funds, and family funds. Jarrod Murphy left the firm in September 2025. Stephen Amdur has left the firm.