Alfred C. "Al" Pfeiffer, Jr.

Joshua D. Morse is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Joshua D., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen Gillespie advises public and private companies on a wide range of strategic partnerships and technology transactions. He focuses his practice on structuring, drafting and negotiating a variety of complex agreements, including procurement and licensing; distribution, sales and marketing; and strategic alliances. Mr. Gillespie regularly counsels clients on the development and commercialization of technology and products and arrangements involving software, data and services.

Charles (Chuck) Moll focuses his practice on state and local tax (SALT), primarily concentrating on the resolution of tax controversies. He regularly appears before the various California tax authorities—including the State Board of Equalization, the California Franchise Tax Board, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, and the Office of Tax Appeals—as well as local authorities such as assessors and assessment appeals boards. He has litigated at all levels of Cal...

Ms. Greenwood specializes in bankruptcy-related litigation. She has over eighteen years' experience in civil litigation and bankruptcy, including representation of chapter 11 trustees, debtors, creditors, and creditors' committees in significant business bankruptcies. Ms. Greenwood has won summary judgments in the prosecution of multimillion-dollar breach-of-fiduciary-duty claims and defense of multimillion-dollar preference and fraudulent-transfer claims. She has also successfully prosecuted...

Michael O’Bryan is a partner in the firm’s Corporate Department. His practice focuses on U.S. and international mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, including “going private” and other related party transactions. He has been involved in more than 350 M&A transactions, advising companies, boards, and special committees, as well as investment banks, in both negotiated and contested transactions. Mr. O’Bryan has worked extensive...

Adam S. Cashman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Adam S., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicole Webb is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Nicole, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicole is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Meg Thering is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals. Meg, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Meg is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

More than a decade of experience in patent law. Represents some of the most recognizable names in Silicon Valley and the tech industry at large. Manages international patent portfolios for multinational companies. Benno Guggenheimer brings his technical background to bear on his patent work for Fortune 500 companies. His practice includes patent prosecution and patent analysis, with a focus on electronic devices, software products, medical devices and automated systems. Benno works closely wi...

Richard S. Kinyon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Richard S., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 1987. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.