Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Maneesha Mithal
Partner
A partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Wilson Sonsini and co-chair of the firm's data, privacy and cybersecurity practice, Maneesha Mithal advises clients on a range of privacy, AI, and consumer protection issues. Drawing on her tenure at the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, she represents clients in FTC and state AG investigations involving privacy, AI, advertising and marketing compliance, endorsements and reviews, subscription practices, minor safety, and other unfair and deceptive practices (UDAP) matters.
Myra A. Sutanto Shen
Partner
Myra is a partner in the firm’s tax practice and represents clients in connection with federal income tax planning for a variety of corporate transactions in domestic and cross-border settings.
Ariel C. Green Anaba
Partner
Ariel C. Green Anaba is a trial and appellate attorney in the Washington, D.C., office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati who represents plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes disputes. Her experience teaching complicated subjects like cell biology and chemistry allows her to distill complex problems into a cohesive narrative that resonates with juries and jurists.
Megan J. Baier
Chief Executive Officer of Wilson Sonsini
Megan Baier is chief executive officer of Wilson Sonsini and a member of the firm’s board of directors. As CEO, she is responsible for firm strategy, culture, and talent, and leads the day-to-day management of the firm’s business performance, including its operations, financial results, growth, AI and innovation, and risk management.
Megan has spent her career advising founders, boards, and public companies through the moments that define them: first financings, public offerings, and the governance decisions that follow. As a member of Wilson Sonsini's New York corporate group, she combines deep technical command of securities law with the judgment and steadiness clients need when the stakes are high.
Megan has spent her career advising founders, boards, and public companies through the moments that define them: first financings, public offerings, and the governance decisions that follow. As a member of Wilson Sonsini's New York corporate group, she combines deep technical command of securities law with the judgment and steadiness clients need when the stakes are high.
Jeffrey C. Bank
Partner
Jeff represents companies in antitrust disputes, including multi-district litigations and cartel cases.
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.
Michael E. Coke
Partner
Michael represents technology-driven clients in corporate, securities, and related transactional matters.
Wendy L. Devine
Partner
Wendy is the firm's patent litigation practice leader and she represents clients in patent litigation and IP-related matters.
Farah B. Gerdes
Partner
Farah focuses on the representation of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostic companies in complex collaboration and partnering transactions.
Gary R. Greenstein
Partner
Gary represents companies in transactions with record labels, music publishers, and program suppliers focusing on intellectual property, licensing, and commercial transactions.
Jack Hamilton
Partner
Jack Hamilton (they/them) is a partner in Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati’s mergers and acquisitions practice. They represent public and private companies in a wide variety of M&A transactions, including mergers, stock purchases, asset acquisitions, tender and exchange offers, and other strategic transactions. In addition, Jack counsels both private and publicly held companies on general corporate governance and disclosure matters.
Caz Hashemi
Chief Executive Officer of Wilson Sonsini
Caz Hashemi is chief executive officer of Wilson Sonsini and a member of the firm’s board of directors. As CEO, he is responsible for firm strategy, culture, and talent, and leads the day-to-day management of the firm’s business performance, including its operations, financial results, growth, AI and innovation, and risk management.
Caz maintains an active litigation practice and is the former chair of the firm’s Litigation Department. He is nationally recognized as one of the top litigators in the country, regularly representing clients in both high-stakes securities litigation and government investigation matters. Caz is ranked by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business for both securities litigation and government investigations—a unique distinction that gives him a rare perspective as he works to secure the best possible outcomes for his clients. According to Chambers, sources describe him as follows:
Caz maintains an active litigation practice and is the former chair of the firm’s Litigation Department. He is nationally recognized as one of the top litigators in the country, regularly representing clients in both high-stakes securities litigation and government investigation matters. Caz is ranked by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business for both securities litigation and government investigations—a unique distinction that gives him a rare perspective as he works to secure the best possible outcomes for his clients. According to Chambers, sources describe him as follows:
Derrick D. Rowe
Partner
Dr. Derrick Rowe is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where his practice focuses on patent prosecution and counseling designed to help clients protect their intellectual property rights both domestically and internationally in the life sciences, biotechnology, molecular biology, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, medical device, and digital health fields.
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.
Danica You
Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Danica You is Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Danica and the firm’s DEI team are responsible for the development and implementation of programs and policies that promote Wilson Sonsini’s DEI-related goals and the specific goals of the firm’s DEI committee. Danica works closely with the DEI committee, firm leadership, employee affinity groups, and other stakeholders to develop and implement strategic initiatives to promote DEI across the firm.