Reflecting the firm’s recognized reputation as a tech industry leader—and among the Top 6 most active law firms for venture capital financings in the world—Pillsbury has brought on high-profile Emerging Companies & Venture Capital partners Glenn Luinenburg and Todd Rumberger. Both practitioners are deeply embedded in the startup ecosystem, representing a robust mix of investor-side and company-side clients. They join Pillsbury’s Silicon Valley office from WilmerHale.

Peter Palladino, a leading finance practitioner known for his loan structuring and negotiation, workout and insolvency experience, has joined Holland & Knight as a partner in Boston. Mr. Palladino was previously a partner at Choate Hall & Stuart, where he served in various leadership roles.

Global law firm Fried Frank announced that Candice C. Wong has joined the firm as a white collar litigation partner in Washington, DC. Wong brings nearly a decade of experience as a federal prosecutor, having served in senior management positions at the US Department of Justice (DOJ)'s Criminal Division and the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. She will continue her part-time service as a Commissioner for the US Sentencing Commission, to which she was confirmed by the Senate for a term ending in 2027.

Dechert LLP has expanded its leading financial services practice in New York with the arrival of two partners, Arina Lekhel and Megha Kalbag. This strategic move significantly enhances the firm's capabilities in private funds, rated notes, and derivatives transactions.

Eversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Silicon Valley, California, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s strategic expansion on the West Coast.

DLA Piper is pleased to welcome Partner Kevin Milgram to its national Emerging Growth and Venture Capital practice. He will be based in the firm’s Northern Virginia (Reston) office.

Vinson & Elkins announced that Harry Upcott has joined the firm as a partner in its Finance practice, based in London. His arrival supports the continued expansion of the firm’s global aviation finance capabilities.

Further solidifying its market-leading offer to the Tech sector, Pillsbury has announced the arrival of partner Mark Abate, a nationally recognized intellectual property litigator. Abate, who joins the firm’s New York office from Goodwin Procter, brings more than 30 years of high-stakes patent litigation experience and significantly enhances Pillsbury’s national IP litigation capabilities.

Ken Wiggins, Santiago J. Assalini and Sam Ramos, a Miami M&A team, join Orrick as founding partners of the firm’s new Miami office. The team arrives from Akerman, where Ken served as the co-head of the firm’s M&A and private equity practice.

Ken, Santi and Sam are counselors to public and private companies and private equity funds, including those focused on tech and E&I.

In a move that further enhances its top-ranked structured finance offerings across asset classes, Paul Hastings LLP announced that Megan Roberts has joined the firm as a partner in Chicago.