Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:21:23 -0700 Super Simple RSS webmaster@wsgr.com http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/091712-hong-kong.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that it has added Hong Kong law capability to the firm's offerings and is also pleased to welcome new partner Khoon Jin (KJ) Tan. Tan will help develop the firm's Hong Kong law practice, which operates through Chen & Associates, a Hong Kong firm of solicitors with which the firm's Hong Kong office is in association. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:20:57 -0700 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/090412-donna-petkanics-the-deal-pipeline.htm Corporate partner Donna Petkanics recently was featured on The Deal Pipeline in conversation with reporter David Marcus. Tue, 4 Sep 2012 11:20:31 -0700 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/081612-convertible-note-term-sheet-generator.htm In the technology start-up context, convertible note financings typically are designed to raise funds sufficient to meet a company's short-term financial needs until it can complete a more formal round of equity financing, or to bridge the company to some other significant event. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:19:54 -0700 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/0712-dow-jones-venturesource-rankings.htm Dow Jones VentureSource's legal rankings for issuer-side venture equity financing deals in the first half of 2012 placed Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati ahead of all other firms by the total number of rounds of equity financing raised on behalf of clients. Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:19:33 -0700 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/070312-kuner.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Christopher Kuner has become a Senior Of Counsel at the firm. Mon, 2 Jul 2012 22:12:13 -0700 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/062812-medical-device-conference.htm On June 21, 2012, the firm hosted its 20th Annual Medical Device Conference, at which a variety of industry experts addressed topics of critical importance to medical device companies. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:34:22 -0700 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/062012-bay-area-top-workplace.htm Bay Area News Group recently recognized Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati as one of the San Francisco Bay Area's top workplaces for 2012, based on the results of an employee survey. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:09:55 -0700 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/061512-chambers-usa-guide.htm In the 2012 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and a significant number of its partners and practice areas were recognized once again for excellence. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:09:13 -0700 http://devintranet:85/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/0512-partner-in-justice-award.htm On May 10, 2012, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati was presented with The Center for Justice & Accountability's (CJA's) 2012 "Partner in Justice Award" for its demonstrated commitment to human rights as reflected in its recent pro bono work. Tue, 22 May 2012 09:52:01 -0700 http://www.wsgr.com/news/PDFs/top-25-corporate-law-firms-2012.pdf WSGR Honored among America's Best Corporate Law Firms Mon, 14 May 2012 15:11:32 -0700 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/050112-q12012-dow-jones-venturesource-rankings.htm Dow Jones VentureSource's legal rankings for issuer-side venture financing deals in the first quarter of 2012 placed Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati ahead of all other firms based upon the total number of rounds of equity financing raised on behalf of clients. Tue, 1 May 2012 14:32:30 -0700 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/050112-rosato.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, is pleased to announce that Michael T. Rosato has joined the firm as a partner. Tue, 1 May 2012 09:06:21 -0700 http://www.wsgr.com/news/PDFs/top-IP-2012.pdf On April 18, 2012, members David Kramer, Vern Norviel, and Stefani Shanberg were named to the Daily Journal's list of the leading intellectual property attorneys in California. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:43:55 -0700 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/041712-palo-alto-leed-certification.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is pleased to announce that its headquarters at 650 Page Mill Road and 601 California Avenue in Palo Alto have been LEED Gold certified, exemplifying the firm's commitment to sustainability and providing a healthy work environment. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:11:20 -0700 http://www.wsgr.com/news/PDFs/mailliard-040612.pdf Women of Influence: Page Mailliard Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:11:01 -0700 http://www.wsgr.com/news/PDFs/rubin-rising-star-0412.pdf Michael Rubin Honored as Law360 "Rising Star" Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:11:18 -0700 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/040912-zhan-chen.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Zhan Chen will become a partner at the firm. Her practice focuses on private equity, going-private transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. Mon, 9 Apr 2012 15:42:46 -0700 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/032812-gcr-awards.htm On March 27, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's Antitrust Practice took home three separate "Matter of the Year" awards at Global Competition Review's 2012 GCR Awards ceremony, held in Washington, D.C. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:21:02 -0700 http://www.wsgr.com/news/PDFs/sher0312.pdf Scott Sher Named among Global Competition Review's "40 under 40" Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:03:50 -0700 http://www.wsgr.com/news/PDFs/saper-0212.pdf Jeff Saper Named among The Recorder's "Attorneys of the Year" Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:05:21 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/YIR2011/WSGR-Firm-Highlights.htm In 2011, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati celebrated its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1961--a decade before the term "Silicon Valley" entered the world's lexicon--the firm has grown from a single, modest office in Palo Alto into one of the nation's leading law firms representing technology, life sciences, and growth companies, with eight offices in the United States, two in China, and one in Brussels. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:04:31 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/0212-dow-jones-venturesource-rankings.htm Dow Jones VentureSource's recent legal rankings for issuer-side venture financing deals in 2011 placed Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati ahead of all other firms by the total number of rounds of equity financing raised on behalf of clients. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:30:29 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/011112-biotech-board-of-directors.htm On January 11, 2012, the firm hosted its annual Biotech Board of Directors Reception at the Redwood Bar & Velvet Room in San Francisco's Clift Hotel. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:29:22 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/011012-managing-partners.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Douglas Clark and John T. (Jack) Sheridan have been named co-managing partners of the firm. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:57:53 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/100311_vieira.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, is pleased to announce that Donald L. Vieira has become a partner at the firm. Mon, 3 Oct 2011 05:32:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/092011_brussels.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, is pleased to announce that it is opening an office in Brussels, Belgium. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:03:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/081611_delaware.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, is pleased to announce that it has opened an office in Georgetown, Delaware. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:30:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/062711_carsten.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, is pleased to announce that Douglas H. Carsten has become a partner at the firm. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:29:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/051911_chandler.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, is pleased to announce that William B. Chandler III, the current Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery, will become a partner at the firm. Thu, 19 May 2011 06:28:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/050911_hovden.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Alan Hovden has become a partner at the firm. Mon, 9 May 2011 05:34:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/050211_heslin.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that James Keslin has become a partner at the firm. Mon, 2 May 2011 09:37:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/041711_li.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Kefei Li has become a partner at the firm. Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:30:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/031611_stewart.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that David R. Stewart has become a partner at the firm. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:04:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/020111_50thanniversary.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, is pleased to announce that it is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011. Tue, 1 Feb 2011 09:09:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/121310_partners.htm 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 nine new partners from its attorney ranks. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:12:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/102410_hongkong.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, is pleased to announce that it has opened an office in Hong Kong. Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:31:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/101810_kim.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Charlotte Kim has joined the firm as a partner in the corporate finance practice. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:32:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/100410_taylor.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Barry Taylor has rejoined the firm as a partner in the corporate and securities practice. Mon, 4 Oct 2010 09:28:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/082310_chen.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Weiheng Chen has joined the firm as a partner in the corporate and securities practice and co-head of the China practice. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:02:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/060110_shatzer.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to growth enterprises and the financial institutions that invest in and support them, today announced that Larry L. Shatzer has become a partner at the firm. Tue, 1 Jun 2010 08:21:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/111609_partners.htm 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. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:32:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/110909_dewied.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Warren S. de Wied has become a partner at the firm. Mon, 9 Nov 2009 05:30:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/102909_ctrc.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, and the Cleantech Group, providers of leading global market research, events, and advisory services for the clean technology ecosystem, today announced the launch of a powerful online tool that provides clean technology entrepreneurs and companies with a searchable, easy-to-use source for federal and state government funding opportunities and guidance on how to apply. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:30:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/083109_groobey.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Chris Groobey has become a partner at the firm. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:24:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/081109_bochner.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Steven E. Bochner will become the law firm's chief executive officer. He succeeds John V. Roos, who recently was confirmed as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:58:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/011309_parnes.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Lydia Parnes will join the firm as a new partner in March. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:25:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/111708_partners.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that it has elected eight new partners from its attorney ranks. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:03:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/102208_zhu.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, is pleased to announce that Jonathan Zhu has become a new partner in its tax practice. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 8:22:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/102008_glass.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Todd G. Glass has joined the firm as a partner in its clean technology and renewable energy practice. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:44:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/101608_faber.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Michael R. Faber has joined the firm as a new partner in its tax practice. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:02:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/100608_sommer.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Michael Sommer has joined the firm as a partner in its litigation practice. Mon, 6 Oct 2008 11:02:00 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/090308_peterson.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Elizabeth C. Peterson has joined the firm as a new partner. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 08:56 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/071508_gold.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Robert Gold has joined the firm as a partner in its litigation practice. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:51 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/071408_wang.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Eva H. Wang has joined the firm as a partner. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:42 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/052208_williams.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Stuart A. Williams has become a partner at the firm. Thu, 22 May 2008 09:55 -0800 http://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Display.aspx?SectionName=news/040208_sobrato.htm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, and The Sobrato Organization, the well-known Silicon Valley-based real estate and investment organization, today announced that Matthew W. Sonsini will join Sobrato's management team as executive vice president. Wed, 2 Apr 2008 10:23 -0800