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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

San Francisco, CA·13 offices

Firm Overview

Pillsbury has a distinctive practice profile — deep technology and energy expertise anchored in California, combined with strong government contracts and litigation capabilities centered in Washington. The firm's bicoastal character and its energy-technology intersection create a genuinely differentiated platform.

Associate Experience

Associates at Pillsbury benefit from the firm's technology and energy specialization in a culture that is notably collegial. The California offices provide access to the technology and clean energy markets at the center of the economy.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Pillsbury recruits in technology, energy, government contracts, and finance. For laterals with energy, technology, or government contracts backgrounds, the firm's bicoastal platform is a compelling destination.

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VortexLegal has relationships at Pillsbury and can give you a candid read on whether your background is a strong fit — and what the lateral process typically looks like.

Rankings

Vault Law 100#60
TierAmLaw 200

Firm Size

Total Lawyers776
Associates253
Partners349
Counsel152
Assoc : Partner0.7 : 1

*as of May 2026

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Energy
  • Government Contracts

Practice Strengths

TechnologyEnergyFinanceLitigationReal EstateGovernment Contracts

Key Markets

San FranciscoLos AngelesSacramentoSan DiegoNew YorkWashington DCHoustonNashvilleLondonDubai+3 more