Management Team
Douglas J. Clark
Managing Partner
Doug has focused primarily on securities litigation, representing defendants in more than 70 class and derivative actions.
Rodney G. Strickland
Partner and General Counsel
Rod Strickland serves as general counsel to Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, which he joined in 1992. He advises the firm and its lawyers on a wide range of legal matters, including risk management, ethical and professional responsibility, and law firm governance.
Kristin Ashby
Chief Workplace Officer
Kristin Ashby is the chief workplace officer at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she leads the global strategy, planning, construction, and operations of the firm’s office portfolio, which includes 17 locations worldwide. She brings deep expertise in executive management and client relations, applying a structured approach that ranges from space negotiations to day-to-day workplace operations.
Before joining Wilson Sonsini, Kristin was a project executive at Hines Interests, where she managed on-site client relations and oversaw key project initiatives.
Before joining Wilson Sonsini, Kristin was a project executive at Hines Interests, where she managed on-site client relations and oversaw key project initiatives.
Cherie Beffa
Chief Attorney Recruiting Officer
Cherie Beffa is the chief attorney recruiting officer at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she leads the strategy and development of the firm’s non-partner attorney and patent agent recruiting programs. In her role, she oversees all facets of recruiting, including entry-level and lateral hiring, summer program management, brand building, onboarding, integration, and retention efforts. Cherie collaborates closely with firm management, department leaders, practice leaders, and the firm’s hiring committee to develop, implement, and execute recruiting initiatives that align hiring strategy with the firm’s strategic growth plan.
Julie Beley
Chief Human Resources and Administration Officer
As the chief human resources and administration officer, Julie Beley brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role.
Allison Blixt
Chief Professional Development, Engagement, and Inclusion Officer
Allison Blixt is the chief professional development, engagement, and inclusion officer at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she leads the strategy and development of both the professional development (PD) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. These efforts encompass associate academies, well-being and engagement programs, employee affinity groups, staff development, partner training, and legal education, among other programs. Her team collaborates extensively with other teams across the firm to foster an inclusive and supportive culture. She has extensive experience in organizational learning and DEI strategy, focusing on initiatives and development opportunities for individuals and teams aligned with firms’ strategic objectives and values. Allison designs, delivers and facilitates on multiple professional skills topics including inclusive leadership, personal presence and impact, and management styles.
John Brown
Chief Marketing Officer
John is the chief marketing officer at Wilson Sonsini, where he oversees the firm’s marketing and business development efforts.
Annie Datesh
Chief Innovation Officer
Annie Datesh is Wilson Sonsini’s chief innovation officer. In this role, she works closely with firm management to set the firm’s innovation strategy, develop and implement legal technology programs for the firm and its clients, and support both internal and client teams on the legal and operational implications of emerging technologies and business models in the legal industry.
Jeffrey Lolley
Chief Information Officer
As chief information officer for Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Jeffrey Lolley spearheads the firm’s global technology strategy, driving innovation and digital excellence across the firm’s offices worldwide. He excels at identifying and deploying transformative technologies that redefine how the firm serves its pioneering client base.
Michael Lucas
Chief Technology Officer
Michael is chief technology officer at Wilson Sonsini, where he is responsible for overseeing global information services and technology resources for the firm's offices worldwide.
Gregory Phillips
Chief Revenue Officer
Gregory Phillips is the chief revenue officer at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he leads revenue management and finance technology. His focus is on disciplined execution and building durable systems that strengthen firm performance.
Previously, Gregory held financial management roles at several Am Law 50 firms, where he improved cash cycles, pricing strategy, and operational results. He is a graduate of Northwestern University.
Previously, Gregory held financial management roles at several Am Law 50 firms, where he improved cash cycles, pricing strategy, and operational results. He is a graduate of Northwestern University.
Jennifer Scrafford
Chief Accounting Officer
Jennifer Scrafford is the chief accounting officer at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she oversees firmwide accounting, compliance, and strategic fiscal planning. Prior to assuming her current role, Jennifer spent nearly four years as the firm’s controller, strengthening internal controls, streamlining close processes, and enhancing financial transparency during a period of sustained growth.
Prior to joining Wilson Sonsini, Jennifer served as controller at Perkins Coie LLP for over seven years, where she led comprehensive accounting operations, improved financial systems, and supported executive leadership with data-driven insights.
Jennifer is a licensed certified public accountant in the state of Washington.
Prior to joining Wilson Sonsini, Jennifer served as controller at Perkins Coie LLP for over seven years, where she led comprehensive accounting operations, improved financial systems, and supported executive leadership with data-driven insights.
Jennifer is a licensed certified public accountant in the state of Washington.
Kate Stonestreet
Chief Operating Officer
Kate Stonestreet is the chief operating officer at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she oversees all firm operations. With more than 30 years of leadership experience in global law firm management and a deep understanding of global clients, practices, sectors, and geographies, Kate leads strategy and execution across all functional areas.
Michael Zwerin
Chief Business Development Officer
Michael Zwerin is the chief business development officer of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he leads the firm’s revenue growth strategies through a combination of go-to-market initiatives, client development programming, and innovative, technology-based solutions. With 20 years of experience in senior-level legal marketing roles spanning multiple Am Law 100 firms, Michael has led a wide variety of new business generation initiatives at the regional, national, and international levels.