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.
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  • ‘It is a highly motivated team, characterized by a high level of professionalism in the area we had the opportunity to experience. Lawyers provide immediate support with an outstanding range of knowledge and experience.’
  • ‘It provided full support for the investment round process and ongoing legal assistance for the company. The team even helped us implement tools for recording and managing the company’s shares, as well as executing the ESOP plan for employees.’
  • ‘Paul Casas is incredible. He helps us understand the nuance of each legal decision and keeps the business context in mind. He's a VC's attorney. Paul is the most thoughtful lawyer I've ever interacted with. I recommend him to all of the start-ups we invest in and to friends who are starting new funds.’

Key clients

  • Rivos, Inc
  • Alkira
  • Chevron
  • AT&T
  • McWin Capital Partners
  • CDP Venture Capital
  • Menlo Ventures
  • Blue Laser Fusion Inc.
  • Elisity
  • Jollibee Food Corporation

Work highlights

  • Represented Rivos in its $250m Series A-3 financing.
  • Represented Shield AI in expanding its funding round with an additional $300m in equity and debt.
  • Advised Stoke Space Technologies on its $100m Series B financing.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Ronald Fleming

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Paul Casas

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Taylor O’Toole

Practice head

Ronald Fleming; Steve Kaplan; Stan Lewandowski

Other key lawyers

Paul Casas; Justin Hovey; Allison Leopold Tilley; Riaz Karamali; Stanley Pierson; Taylor O'Toole