Pillsbury hires partner in Washington, DC

Law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman has hired Keeto Sabharwal as a partner in the firm’s intellectual property practice in Washington, DC.

Sabharwal (pictured left) joins from law firm Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox and has experience in patent matters and Abbreviated New Drug Application filings.

He has represented clients in the life sciences, pharmaceutical and telecoms industries.

He will lead the firm’s global pharma industry team.

Jack Barufka, the firm’s IP practice leader, said: “Pillsbury’s IP practice is highly regarded for its comprehensive platform, and our rapidly growing global pharma industry team will benefit greatly from the vast sector knowledge that Keeto brings.”