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Litigation

Dianne Sweeney LitigationShares Client PhilosophyWomen

Dianne Sweeney

Representing startups to Fortune 100 companies, Pillsbury Litigation partner Dianne Sweeney achieves winning results for clients at trial, on appeal and at the negotiating table. Dianne Sweeney leads the Silicon Valley Litigation team and is the managing partner of Pillsbury's Silicon Valley office. A skilled commercial and technology trial lawyer,…
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August 12, 2026
Mindy M. Morton IP & IP LitigationLitigationTrade SecretsWomen

Mindy M. Morton

Mindy focuses on intellectual property, data privacy, internet, and healthcare litigation. She helps companies from funded start-ups to public companies handle trade secret, privacy, copyright, trademark, patent, and complex commercial disputes. Mindy frequently assists with complex commercial litigation involving software contracts, intellectual property licenses, and non-compete agreements.
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August 12, 2026
Patrick Nolan InsuranceLitigationProduct LiabilityShares Client Philosophy

Patrick Nolan

Patrick Nolan is an experienced litigator and trial lawyer who has represented companies and individuals throughout the United States and Canada. Advising clients on all phases of the litigation process, from initial claim and fact investigation to civil discovery, trial and appeal, Patrick focuses on litigation claims involving: Product liability,…
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August 12, 2026
Louis M. Solomon ArbitrationDispute ResolutionLitigationTrial

Louis M. Solomon

Lou is an internationally recognized trial lawyer who has tried more than 50 complex commercial cases before judges, juries, and arbitral and governmental bodies. He has successfully litigated more than a dozen high-stakes controversies, each approaching or exceeding a billion dollars. Lou has extensive experience as lead trial counsel in…
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August 12, 2026
Richard F. Ensor Capital MarketsCommercial LitigationLitigationShares Client Philosophy

Richard F. Ensor

Clients rely on Rick's deep understanding of the mediation, arbitration, litigation, and appellate processes. Rick has been the lead trial attorney on a variety of complex cases presented to juries, judges, and arbitrators. His practice predominately focuses on business disputes, lease/contract disputes, construction disputes, securities cases, and trade secret issues.…
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August 12, 2026
Adam Levin Labor & EmploymentLitigation

Adam Levin

When Adam Levin was asked by the press how he planned to prepare for the Nicollette Sheridan vs. ABC: 'Desperate Housewives' trial, he responded “I am going to do yoga.” A self-proclaimed yogi, Adam lives his life following the eightfold path defined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutra. These eight steps serve…
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August 12, 2026
Matthew Iverson Class ActionsLitigation

Matthew Iverson

Matthew focuses his practice on complex litigation matters and employment class actions. He represents clients in state and federal courts, as well as national and international arbitrations. Matthew concentrates on class action defense, and in particular class actions involving employment misclassification, unfair trade practice allegations, franchising, and disputes over arbitrability.
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August 12, 2026
Steven McFarland Commercial LitigationFranchisingLitigationMass Torts

Steven McFarland

Steve focuses his practice in the areas of business litigation and franchise and distribution litigation. He has worked on business, franchise, and distribution matters for clients in a range of industries, including the banking, hotel, industrial coatings, and manufactured home industries. He also has experience handling matters in the area…
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August 12, 2026
Bernard F. Hawkins, Jr. EnvironmentalLitigation

Bernard F. Hawkins, Jr.

Bernie chairs the Environmental Health and Safety Group and applies his scientific background and legal training in working nationally on complex environmental issues, with a focus on Clean Air Act and solid and hazardous waste matters (specifically those involving recycling considerations), as well as matters involving risk evaluation and response…
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August 12, 2026