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Key Points:

• Andy Smetana joined Pillsbury as a venture capital and emerging company partner in Austin.
• Smetana advises clients in major transactions involving venture capital, private equity, and strategic investors.

Andy Smetana has recently joined Pillsbury as a venture capital and emerging company partner in Austin. The firm made the announcement on Tuesday, highlighting Smetana’s expertise in navigating significant transactions involving venture capital, private equity, and strategic investors. His focus areas include venture capital financings, complex M&A transactions, divestitures, securities offerings, and corporate governance.

Smetana brings valuable experience to Pillsbury, having previously worked at Perkins Coie. His addition as a partner will strengthen Pillsbury’s capabilities in advising clients on various aspects of venture capital and emerging company matters.

Overall, Smetana’s appointment as a venture capital partner at Pillsbury underscores the firm’s commitment to providing comprehensive and strategic legal services to clients in the Austin area and beyond.