Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance them. We represent companies ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations at every stage of development. Our attorneys collaborate across a comprehensive range of practice areas and industry groups to help the management, boards of directors, shareholders, and in-house counsel of our clients address their most pressing challenges and pursue their most promising opportunities.

The firm is nationally recognized for providing high-quality services to address the legal solutions required by its enterprise and financial institution clients. Our services include corporate law and governance, public and private offerings of equity and debt securities, mergers and acquisitions, securities class action litigation, intellectual property litigation, antitrust counseling and litigation, joint ventures and strategic alliances, technology licensing and other intellectual property transactions, patent counseling, tax, and employee benefits and employment law, among other areas.

With long-standing roots in Silicon Valley and 19 offices located in technology, business, and regulatory hubs worldwide, Wilson Sonsini has a national presence with a global reach. Over the past six decades, we have developed a wide-ranging international practice, with particular strength in the Americas, Asia, and Europe.

Our roster of attorneys includes many multilingual speakers who have worked at law firms throughout the world, giving them experience and familiarity with international laws and regulations, courts, trade commissions, and other government agencies. In addition, our extensive network of alliances with leading law firms in major global markets enables us to provide our clients with the highest quality and consistency of legal representation and service.

Our Track Record
• Advise more than 300 public enterprises and 3,000 private companies
• Represent more companies that receive venture financing than any other U.S. law firm and consistently rank No. 1 by Refinitiv for the number of issuer-side venture capital deals handled each year
• Represent more technology companies in their U.S. IPOs than any other law firm, according to Capital IQ and IPO Vital Signs
• Represent more technology companies in mergers and acquisitions than any other U.S. law firm, according to Capital IQ
• Named among the most active law firms representing defendants based on securities litigation cases filed from 2021-2023, according to Lex Machina’s Securities Litigation Report
• Recognized as an “On the Radar” Award honoree for internet law based on the volume and significance of litigation handled for leading technology companies on high-stakes matters, according to The Recorder
• Recognized among the top law firms for IP litigation based on client feedback (BTI Litigation) and the number of patent disputes handled (Corporate Counsel) 
• Consistently ranked among the leading law firms for diversity and inclusion, based on the firm’s high percentages of diverse attorneys and partners
• The firm is regularly recognized for its pro bono representation of individuals and organizations

Why Wilson Sonsini?

We build careers.

Wilson Sonsini fosters an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks. We understand the importance of mentorship and strive to promote career growth and help our attorneys build leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues.

We strive to maintain an environment of diversity and inclusion. 

Wilson Sonsini is committed to the principle that diversity, equity, and inclusion are vital components of a thriving organization. Diversity of thought, experience, identity, and background, as well as an inclusive culture, enable our firm to deliver greater value to our clients, provide a richer work experience for all of our employees, and make meaningful, lasting contributions to our internal and external communities.
We incorporate DEI considerations into all talent management practices and are recognized as an industry leader in law firm DEI:
• In November 2023, for the fourth consecutive year, the firm achieved a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies, practices, and benefits pertinent to LGBTQ+ employees, and was designated a 2023 “Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion” recipient.
• Wilson Sonsini ranked No. 2 among firms with more than 600 attorneys in Law360’s 2023 Diversity Snapshot. In addition, the firm ranked No. 2 for the highest representation of racially diverse attorneys in its equity partnership among large firms.
• In 2023, for the fifth consecutive year, the firm achieved Mansfield Plus Certification, signifying that at least 30 percent of the firm's appointments to leadership roles, promotions to equity partner, senior-level lateral hires, and inclusion in formal business pitches were female attorneys, attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ attorneys, and attorneys living with disabilities. 
In addition, in October 2023, Wilson Sonsini held its third Diversity Summit, which featured two days of workshops, panel discussions, and more, focused on building connections, leadership, and career development for racially and ethnically diverse attorneys, LGBTQ+ attorneys, and attorneys living with disabilities. The summit brought together over 250 individuals from across the firm's offices and provided numerous opportunities for colleagues to meet and network.
Since 2008, the Wilson Sonsini Foundation has provided support for the California ChangeLawyers’ Next Gen Scholarship Program, to assist diverse students—particularly those with skills or attributes that are underrepresented in the legal profession, and specifically including students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds—who are starting their first year at an ABA- or California-accredited law school with a commitment to practicing law in California and who have a financial need and a desire to make an impact in the community.
The firm is also a proud partner to PracticePro, an EdTech social enterprise, where we sponsor multiple programs, including the Pre-Law Diversity Scholarship to provide financial assistance and strategic guidance to underrepresented students navigating law school admissions; Law School Mastery for Incoming 1Ls to support an immersive law school prep and coaching program for diverse 1Ls; and the 1L Diversity Scholar Program to help current law students from diverse backgrounds secure their dream employment while providing training and coaching from leading attorneys.

We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance.
• We provide highly competitive and comprehensive benefits, with plans that help associates sustain a healthy lifestyle, achieve financial security, and address work and family needs.
• We have several Affinity Groups that are open to all employees of the firm and provide opportunities to connect across offices, build relationships, access mentors, and become more involved and visible at the firm. We currently have eight formalized Affinity Groups, including the Asian American Affinity Group, Black @ Wilson, Latin @ Wilson (LAW), Parents and Caregivers @ Wilson, Pride @ Wilson, Veterans and Military Families @ Wilson, Wellness @ Wilson, and Women of Wilson (WoW).
Learn more about our benefits and resources here. 

We give back.

Wilson Sonsini believes in enhancing the communities in which we live and work by providing financial support and volunteer services to worthy agencies and individuals in need.
• Wilson Sonsini was honored with National Legal Aid & Defender Association’s (NLADA’s) 2023 Beacon of Justice Award, which recognizes honorees for their efforts to address issues related to LGBTQ+ rights and/or gender-based equity issues that intersect with racial equity. It was the third consecutive year the firm received this recognition.
• In 2022, the firm was honored with the American Bar Association’s Pro Bono Publico Award, recognizing the firm for its long-active civil rights and immigration pro bono work, as well as its increase in scope.
• Wilson Sonsini participates in the Pro Bono Institute's law firm challenge, which encourages firms to devote 3 percent of their total billable hours to pro bono activities.
• In 2023, Wilson Sonsini attorneys and staff firmwide provided over 95,000 pro bono hours.
• The firm's attorneys have provided pro bono assistance to approximately 400 nonprofit agencies in fields such as healthcare, education, the arts, and the environment, as well as to numerous individuals.
In addition to the firm’s pro bono program, our employees contribute locally through the Wilson Sonsini’s community outreach program. The firm organizes numerous events throughout the year, helping to identify and support a variety of meaningful volunteer opportunities. Examples include participating in food drives, walk-a-thons for medical research, habitat-restoration projects, and home and community facility renovation projects for low-income families and nonprofit organizations.
• In 2023, Wilson Sonsini attorneys and staff participated in over 140 community service projects.
• Through our community service program, firm employees raised more than $278,000 for charitable organizations and causes, including disaster relief efforts, racial justice initiatives, local food banks fighting food insecurity, health-related causes, and holiday programs.
• In 2023, the Wilson Sonsini Foundation contributed nearly $2 million to almost 120 law-related organizations and nearly 160 community organizations.
Wilson Sonsini also grants attorneys unlimited billable-hour credit for time spent on pro bono projects in an effort to encourage attorneys to pursue excellence in the practice of law while at the same time serving the community.

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We believe professional development is a career-long process.

Because of the nature and volume of the firm's clients, our junior associates have a variety of opportunities to lead projects and interact with clients on a regular basis.

The Professional Development department strives to help our attorneys provide superlative client service at every level of seniority and in every role by designing and providing relevant, timely, and effective development opportunities. These opportunities go beyond standard continuing education requirements and provide a vast amount of training, observational opportunities, and guidance for everyone from first-year associates to senior attorneys, while our Knowledge Management program puts the firm's essential expertise and experience at each attorney's fingertips. Attorneys are also encouraged to take advantage of both our shadowing and coaching programs to develop skills and capabilities to build a fulfilling career at the firm.

We invite you to learn more and join us.

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