Formed in 2001 by the merger of Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP and Winthrop, Stimson, Putnam & Roberts, our experience spans three centuries. Today, Pillsbury Winthrop LLP has approximately 800 lawyers in 17 locations, including 300 corporate and securities lawyers, 250 intellectual property and technology lawyers and 250 attorneys who handle complex and international litigation.

Pillsbury Winthrop is a global firm with power and presence on both U.S. coasts and abroad. Our Firm provides our clients with the strength of Silicon Valley and Wall Street, the power of financial innovation and worldwide technology know-how, and a commitment to top-flight cross-border service and responsiveness. Our experience and depth in more than 30 practice areas allows us to help our clients handle both old and new economy issues.

Recognized by AABP (Association of Area Business Publications) as 'the best newspaper' in the nation for news reporting and general editorial excellence, Silicon Valley Business Ink is "The voice of the valley economy," rooted in the nation's most affluent and influential locale, serving Silicon Valley. Silicon Valley Biz Ink reports on "big picture" issues and the impact of technology on these areas, changing business strategies and new marketplace trends driving those changes.

Core readership consists of a mix of CEOs and partners in the Valley's legion of technology startups and gazelle companies, executives and middle managers of its largest and most influential public and private companies. Editorial is geared to the highly affluent decision makers and business technology consumers in Silicon Valley. Media Audit, an independent rating service, has also recognized Biz Ink as the most-read weekly business publication in the Bay Area.

Located near Stanford University, the Stanford Park Hotel sets the hospitality standard for the San Francisco Peninsula and Silicon Valley. Offering unequaled service, in 2001, the Stanford Park Hotel and the hotel's restaurant, the Duck Club, garnered the coveted Five Star Diamond Award for the third consecutive year -- the only hotel and restaurant on the Peninsula to receive this distinction. Featuring 163 luxurious guestrooms and suites and award-winning cuisine, the Stanford Park Hotel combines simple elegance and a host of amenities to meet the needs of its discriminating guests.