With a client base encompassing major multinational corporations in the life sciences and financial services sectors, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP is well-positioned to handle SaaS, cloud, and blockchain matters as well as ERP implementations. Notably, the outsourcing department prides itself on its integrated transactional and consulting offering, which results in a holistic service for its clients. Working from both the firm’s Austin and New York offices, Elizabeth Zimmer serves as the global head of the global sourcing and technology transactions practice. Zimmer is well-versed in complex ITO and BPO transactions and frequently assists with the integration of generative AI technologies. Aaron Oser specializes in complex global outsourcing relationships and enterprise-wide licensing agreements, while Mario Dottori often assist service providers with SaaS templates, back-office IT services, and strategy development. Brian Bodor advises government sector clients on cloud-based services and transformational project work, and specialist James Alberg represents customers in cross-border software licensing, ITO, and BPO projects. Brooke Daniels' healthcare industry expertise makes her well-placed to handle revenue cycle management deals for Fortune 500 companies. Benjamin Dean is recognized for his work in tech licensing and cloud computing deals. Based in Austin is attorney John Barton, whose scope of work covers real estate and credit card processing outsourcing transactions. All contacts are Washington DC-based unless otherwise stated.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Outsourcing Practice has expertise negotiating outsourcing deals with large service providers and provides pragmatic and timely advice to clients. The partners and associates are knowledgeable, pleasant to work with and responsive.’

  • ‘I have engaged Elizabeth Zimmer at three companies. She is very responsive and always willing to assist her clients. She understands her client’s needs and staffs smatters accordingly. She works very closely with her associates who are also very responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful.

  • ‘John Barton is a rare blend of tech guru and practical lawyer. We have come to completely rely on him for all our complex technology agreements.'

  • 'Brittney Sandler is outstanding at managing a multitude of internal and external stakeholders.’
  • ‘This team is very knowledgeable, professional and efficient.’

  • ‘The team members have an excellent sense of what is market and what is off market, which is invaluable intel when doing transactions.’

  • ‘A solid outsourcing team who have developed a good working knowledge of our business and bring pragmatic solutions to the table. A trusted advisory team that communicates well and show exceptional matter management skills.’

  • ‘Liz Zimmer is a trusted advisor, and she delivers quality work on time while providing proactive guidance and clear matter management.’

Key clients

  • Allspring Global Investments
  • Banco Popular
  • FirstBank Puerto Rico
  • Ministry Brands
  • Office Depot
  • Xerox Corporation
  • Amherst Group
  • EmblemHealth, Inc.
  • Figment
  • Kasasa
  • Synchrony Bank
  • Tebra
  • Triple-S (Blue Cross Blue Shield Puerto Rico)
  • Q2 Software
  • Clover Health
  • Iodine Software
  • Vanilla Technology
  • Hatch Bank
  • Catalyst Spirits

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Practice head

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Elizabeth Zimmer

Other key lawyers

Aaron Oser, Mario Dottori, Brian Bodor, James Alberg, Brooke Daniels, John Barton, Benjamin Dean, Andrew Caplan, Brittney Sandler