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:

Tarek represents companies in internal investigations and defends companies and individuals in significant and multi-jurisdictional government enforcement actions.