On December 13, 2023, Caz Hashemi, chair of Wilson Sonsini's litigation department, was recognized in Daily Journal's special report "Top White Collar Lawyers 2023," an annual list honoring the top performing attorneys specializing in white-collar defense.

While many of Caz's clients remain confidential due to the nature of his work, his feature profile highlights his work as lead counsel representing a former eBay chief communications officer in a pending motion to dismiss charges and representing Lyft in an SEC investigation related to potential violations of federal securities laws.

The profile notes that Caz's work in these cases raises crucial legal questions, particularly regarding the extent of liability in civil justice systems and the challenges of navigating evolving legal theories pursued by regulatory agencies like the SEC.

In terms of next year, Caz said, "Companies of all kinds should also be taking a close look at their policies on using off-channel messaging apps like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram for business purposes. A company's ability to access and preserve communications is top of mind for federal prosecutors, and earlier this year, the DOJ provided guidance indicating that it will consider the use of such apps in its criminal resolutions."

Click here to view Caz's full profile for “Top White Collar Lawyers 2023.”