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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.

San Francisco Office Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

On the first anniversary of our launch in San Francisco in January 2021, our new office has already made a splash in the legal market, securing high-impact litigation wins, inking transformational private equity deals, and winning numerous recognitions.

NEWS & INSIGHTS

Randy Luskey, Rosie Vail and Madhuri Pavamani Publish Article on California Regulatory Trends

Litigation partner Randy Luskey, associate Rosie Vail and Sustainability & ESG Advisory Practice Director Madhuri Pavamani discuss major upcoming changes to California’s regulatory landscape in an article published in The Recorder.
Austin Pollet Discusses M&A Legal Recruitment With Chambers Associate

Corporate partner Austin Pollet discussed current legal recruitment and industry trends in private equity M&A with Chambers Associate.
Paul, Weiss Wins Benchmark Litigation West Coast Award for White Collar Work

Paul, Weiss was named a Benchmark Litigation West Coast Award 2022 winner in the White Collar Crime/Investigations practice area.
Walt Brown Featured on Hsu Untied Podcast

Litigation partner Walt Brown was featured on Hsu Untied, an award-winning podcast for entrepreneurs, lawyers, venture capitalists, best-selling authors, athletes, TED speakers and other guests.
Walt Brown and Karen Dunn to Participate in Sandpiper Partners Conference

Litigation partners Walt Brown and Karen Dunn will participate in Sandpiper Partners LLC’s 14th Annual California Legal Market Conference 2022.
Meredith Dearborn Recognized as Antitrust Rising Star in Bloomberg Law’s “They’ve Got Next” Series

Litigation partner Meredith Dearborn was recognized in Bloomberg Law’s latest “They’ve Got Next” series, which highlights the work of five rising stars in the world of antitrust.
Walt Brown Recognized as a “Top White Collar Lawyer” by the Daily Journal

Litigation partner Walt Brown was recognized as a “Top White Collar Lawyer” by the Daily Journal.
Randy Luskey Recognized as Daily Journal “Top Trade Secrets Lawyer”

Litigation partner Randy Luskey was recognized as a “Top Trade Secrets Lawyer” by the Daily Journal.
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 Acquired by TransUnion for $3.1 Billion

Paul, Weiss advised 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.
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.