Press Release

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Names
Seven New Partners

Contact: Alicia Towler White Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (212) 497-7774 awhite@wsgr.com

PALO ALTO, CA (November 16, 2009) - Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that the firm has elected seven new partners from its attorney ranks. The promotions will go into effect on February 1, 2010.

"The firm always has been proud of its exceptional attorneys, and it's never easy to choose a partnership slate when considering all of the talent, hard work, and dedication in our associate ranks," said CEO Steve Bochner. "However, our new partners are outstanding individuals, and it is a pleasure to welcome them to our partnership. We are confident that they will continue to distinguish themselves in their practices, their leadership at the firm, and, most important, their service to our clients."

The new Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati partners-elect are:

Troy Foster, Corporate & Securities. Based in Palo Alto, Foster advises corporate and entrepreneurial clients on matters of corporate governance and finance, with a particular focus on the life sciences and clean energy sectors. He received his J.D. from Columbia University Law School in 1999.

Jessica L. Margolis, Litigation. Based in New York, Margolis specializes in commercial and securities litigation. She received her J.D. from Yale Law School in 2000.

Laura M. Merritt, Litigation. Based in Austin, Merritt advises technology and growth-company clients in both our Austin and Seattle offices on all areas of labor and employment law and represents them in litigation. She received her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in 1994.

Michael H. Rubin, Litigation. Based in Palo Alto, Rubin focuses on intellectual property and Internet-related litigation and counseling. He received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 2000.

Seth C. Silber, Antitrust. Based in Washington, D.C., Silber specializes in antitrust counseling and litigation, with particular expertise in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, media, telecommunications, and energy. He received his J.D. from George Washington University Law School in 1997.

David S. Thomas, Employee Benefits & Compensation. Based in Palo Alto, Thomas advises clients ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations on issues related to compensation and benefits. He received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1996.

Karen K. Wong, Intellectual Property. Based in Palo Alto, Wong serves as IP counsel to numerous venture-backed companies, primarily in the life sciences and clean technology fields. She received her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2002 and her Ph.D. in cellular and molecular physiology from Tufts University in 1997.

About Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's broad range of services and legal disciplines is focused on serving the principal challenges faced by the management and boards of directors of business enterprises. The firm is nationally recognized as a leader in the fields of corporate governance and finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, securities class action litigation, employment law, intellectual property, and antitrust, among many other areas of law. With long-standing roots in Silicon Valley, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has offices in Austin, New York, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai, and Washington, D.C. For additional information, please visit www.wsgr.com.

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