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Marrying elite trial and transactional capabilities with deep local knowledge and experience in California, our San Francisco-based team represents some of the region’s most innovative companies and their investors on their most threatening litigations and important business transactions.

Our Capabilities

Our newest location brings Paul, Weiss’s nationally preeminent litigation and transactional services to the Bay Area, offering a team with deep familiarity with Northern California’s business culture and investment community, and experience before key courts and regulatory agencies. The location also serves as a platform for delivering Paul, Weiss’s full suite of capabilities.

Our Team

The office features San Francisco’s leading trial team, including a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California, and top-flight private equity transactional lawyers who have deep relationships in the Northern California market. Our San Francisco team is supported by partners based in New York and Washington who regularly represent significant West Coast companies on a full range of litigation, transactional and restructuring matters.

Paul, Weiss Expands Presence in Northern California With Four Prominent Lateral Partners

Melinda Haag, Walter Brown and Randy Luskey will join Paul, Weiss as partners in the Litigation Department, and Jeremy Veit as a partner in the Corporate Department. The four additions will form the foundation for the new Paul, Weiss Northern California office, alongside litigation partner Meredith Dearborn.

NEWS & INSIGHTS

Melinda Haag Named to Daily Journal’s “Top 100”

Litigation partner Melinda Haag was recognized as a “Top 100” lawyer by the Daily Journal.
Neustar to Be Acquired by TransUnion for $3.1 Billion

Paul, Weiss is advising Neustar in its $3.1 billion sale to TransUnion by a private investment group led by Golden Gate Capital and with minority participation by Singapore-based investment firm GIC.
The Recorder Highlights the Success of Paul, Weiss’s San Francisco Office

A recent article in ALM’s The Recorder discusses Paul, Weiss’s intentional, incremental growth strategy for the San Francisco office, as well as its success in the tech and private equity industries.
High Bluff Capital to Acquire Church’s Chicken

Paul, Weiss is advising High Bluff Capital Partners in its acquisition of Church's Chicken, one of the world’s largest quick service chicken restaurant chains, from FFL Partners.
Meredith Dearborn Included in Daily Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40”

Litigation partner Meredith Dearborn was recognized as a “Top 40 Under 40” lawyer by the Daily Journal.
Walter Brown and Melinda Haag Named “West Trailblazers” by The American Lawyer

Litigation partners Walter Brown and Melinda Haag were recognized among the inaugural “West Trailblazers” by The American Lawyer.
Meredith Dearborn Named Law360 Rising Star in Technology

Litigation partner Meredith Dearborn was honored with a Law360 2021 Rising Stars Award in the Technology category.
Walt Brown Named “White Collar Litigator of the Year” by Benchmark Litigation

Litigation partner Walt Brown was recognized as a 2021 “White Collar Litigator of the Year” by Benchmark Litigation as part of its annual U.S. awards program.
Golden Gate Capital to Acquire Securly

Paul, Weiss is advising Golden Gate Capital in its acquisition of Securly from the company’s shareholders, which include Defy Partners, Owl Ventures and Securly co-founder Vinay Mahadik.
Transition to a Biden Administration: Recent Developments and the Continuing Debate Concerning Worker Classification

The DOL has announced a proposed rule to clarify the “economic reality” test for determining independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). However, President-elect Joseph Biden stated he would establish a federal standard modeled on the “ABC” test recently adopted by the California Supreme Court.