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4.21.26
ACI's 12th National CFIUS Conference
On April 21, 2026, Wilson Sonsini partner Joshua Gruenspecht will be speaking as part of the ACI National CFIUS Conference. He and his fellow presenters will address the topic “A Legal and Practical Guide to Mitigation Agreements: Key Legal Nuances and National Security Agreement (NSA) Structures for Dual-Use and Emerging Technology.” This workshop will examine how the Committee is approaching transactions and mitigation involving dual-use and emerging technologies, as well as the evolving landscape of legal and practical considerations affecting National Security Agreements (NSAs). For more information, please visit the event website.
Affiliated Programs
10.21.25
East Coast NextGen VC Forum 2025
LaunchBio’s NextGen VC Forum is the premiere event for mid-level venture capital associates to expand their skills and expertise while growing their network. Attendees benefit from curated education sessions from industry leaders to supplement existing expertise. Networking is essential in sourcing deals and one of the primary roles for associates, we’ve built it into the program for participants to be able to walk away with new life science and biotech contacts. The half-day forum created with Wilson Sonsini includes a networking lunch, three one-hour sessions, and a happy hour.
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5.20.25
Regulatory Outlook Under Trump 2.0: A 100-Day Review
Join us on Tuesday, May 20 for the next session in our webinar series analyzing the shifting U.S. regulatory landscape over the first 100 days of the second Trump administration. Our distinguished panel of former senior regulatory officials will continue their timely conversation on how enforcement and policymaking is evolving across key regulatory areas.
Affiliated Programs
5.13.25
NVCA National Security & Outbound Investment Webinar
On May 13th, Wilson Sonsini partners Josh Gruenspecht and Stephen Heifetz will be speaking to NVCA members on regulatory shifts and new regulations that have developed since the start of the new administration. Topics covered will include the new outbound investment rules that began in January 2025, new data export regulations, and possible upcoming CFIUS reforms.
WSGR Events
4.03.25
Navigating the DOJ’s New Data Export Rules – What Your Business Needs to Know
The U.S. Department of Justice has unveiled sweeping new Data Export Rules that could significantly impact businesses handling sensitive data—especially those with international operations. These regulations introduce strict limitations on transactions that could expose government-related or large-scale personal data to countries of concern, with a strong focus on China.
Speaking Engagements
10.23.24
Medical Devices Meet National Security: How BIOSECURE, CFIUS, and Other National Security Rules are Impacting Fundraising and Dealmaking?
On Wednesday, October 23rd, MDMA will host a member-only webinar from 2pm-3pm ET, "Medical Devices Meet National Security: How BIOSECURE, CFIUS, and Other National Security Rules are Impacting Fundraising and Dealmaking?" hosted by Associate member, Joshua Gruenspecht, of Wilson Sonsini.
Speaking Engagements
5.21.24
Georgetown Law – 45th Annual International Trade Update
Going into its 45th iteration, Georgetown Law's International Trade Update is an annual continuing legal education program for the trade and customs bar. The event provides an annual forecast on legal and policy developments, which may feature trade remedies and customs law, trade policy, customs practice and judicial decisions, and developments in disputes and trade negotiations. Learn more and register here.
WSGR Events
12.08.23
Space: The Final Cashier – Navigating U.S. Regulatory Requirements When Raising Capital From Foreign Sources
Join the Wilson Sonsini national security team and experts from Munich Re Ventures, a non-U.S. investor in NewSpace businesses, for a virtual webinar exploring key considerations for U.S. space businesses.
Speaking Engagements
10.19.23
International Law Weekend 2023
Each October, the American Branch of the International Law Association presents International Law Weekend (ILW) in New York City. This two-and-a-half-day conference features over 30 panels, and many of the world’s leading international lawyers and diplomats participate. The unifying theme for ILW 2023 is “Beyond International Law”. Wilson Sonsini Partner Joshua Gruenspecht joins a panel at this year’s event to speak on Geopolitics and the Emerging Investment Regime, October 21stat 10:30 AM ET. Click here to learn more about the event.
Speaking Engagements
9.20.23
ACI’s 6th National Forum on FOCI
Wilson Sonsini partner Joshua Gruenspecht will speak at the 6thNational Forum on FOCI September 20th in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the American Conference Institute and Canadian Institute, the forum on FOCI features a wealth of content and discussion including practical takeaways for managing heightened national security threats for companies under Foreign Operation, Control or Influence (FOCI) with industry experts. Joshua will be joined by Curtis Chappel (Vice President, Security with Thales Defenses & Security) in a case study discussion titled Behind the Scenes of DCSA Reviews and Timelines: An Overview of What Can Exacerbate Delays, Trigger Rejections – and How to Avoid Them. Learn more here. Register with 10% off using code “S10-859-859L24.S”.