On October 17, 2025, Lawdragon published the sixth edition of its Leading Dealmakers in America guide, honoring the lawyers who shake the world with the deals they make happen. The list was compiled through Lawdragon’s time-honed methodology, independent journalistic research, robust and simple submissions from as wide of a group as possible, and vetting from established dealmakers and clients.

Wilson Sonsini attorneys named to this year’s list include:

• William Barrett
• Mark Baudler
• Steve Bochner 
• William Chandler III*
• Farah Gerdes 
• Tony Jeffries
• Dan Koeppen 
• Martin Korman 
• Katharine Martin
• Danielle Naftulin
• Rezwan Pavri
• Larry Sonsini*
• Allison Spinner 

* Denotes members of the Lawdragon Hall of Fame.

Click here for more information and to view the complete list of honorees.