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5.14.26
Biotech's New Playbook: Spinouts and Optionality
Biotechnology companies are increasingly using single-asset spinouts as a way to create value, though the approach can be complex. This afternoon forum will examine considerations to strategically design and execute a successful spinout. Attendees will gain insight into the legal foundations of these transactions, including tax considerations, patent strategy, IP allocation, and structural design. The program will also explore the broader business drivers behind spinout decisions—such as capital formation, strategic focus, partnership alignment, governance, and long-term value creation.
Speaking Engagements
5.07.26
ABA Section of Taxation 2026 May Meeting
The May Tax Meeting is the Section’s largest and the premier event for lawyers interested in all aspects of tax law. Join us in Washington, DC to learn from and meet with the country's leading tax attorneys and government officials, discussing the latest federal, state, and local tax policies and more.
Speaking Engagements
5.08.25
ABA Section of Taxation 2025 May Meeting
The May Tax Meeting is the Section’s largest and the premier event for lawyers interested in all aspects of tax law. Join us in Washington, D.C. to learn from and meet with the country's leading tax attorneys and government officials, discussing the latest federal, state, and local tax policies and more.
Affiliated Programs
11.04.24
The 40th Annual TEI-SJSU High Tech Tax Institute
Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor the annual TEI-SJSU High Tech Tax Institute - a 2-day conference held every November. The 40th Annual TEI-SJSU High Tech Tax Institute on November 4 - 5, 2024 offers a deep dive into key tax topics relevant to high tech companies. This in-person event is designed for tax pros from corporate tax departments, CPA and law firms, the IRS and state tax agencies who deal with high tech businesses. It is held at the Crowne Plaza Cabana in Palo Alto (4290 El Camino Real). The 2024 topics include Pillar 2, international tax developments, equity compensation, R&D capitalization continues, federal tax controversy, ASC 740 updates, AI applications in the tax department, the future of the corporate tax department, and more. We are pleased to have two outstanding keynote presenters to provide the latest on IRS activities and the DC legislative picture. On Monday November 4, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel will speak at lunch. And on Tuesday November 5, Dave Kautter, former Assistant Secretary of Tax Policy at Treasury will speak at lunch.
Speaking Engagements
2.09.23
ABA Midyear Tax Meeting
Join us to learn from and meet with the country's leading tax attorneys and government officials, discussing the latest federal, state, and local tax policies and more. Wilson Sonsini panelists during the event include partner Dave Strong who will be participating in “The Venture Capital Tax Practitioner’s Toolkit,” partner Myra Sutanto Shen who will sit on the panel for “Excise Tax on Stock Buybacks,” and associate Brandon King who will be on the panel “Coming Clean: Navigating Clean Energy Transactions after the Inflation Reduction Act.”
WSGR Events
6.22.21
Innovator’s Edge Series: Corporate Financing for Life Science Companies
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to present the Innovator’s Edge Series: Corporate Financing for Life Science Companies. Securing financing for early-stage life science companies is a challenging and detailed task. From the start, company founders and CFOs need to have an understanding of the basics of raising capital, knowledge of the financing landscape, a clearly defined plan, and a path to follow. Preparation is critical in finding the right funding and structuring a financial plan.
WSGR Events
4.06.20
Live Webinar: COVID-19 CARES Act Primer For Venture Capitalists and Emerging Company Executives
Join Wilson Sonsini partners in discussing the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), a $2 trillion stimulus package thought to be the largest in U.S. history. In particular, we will address the following topics: