Five Wilson Sonsini attorneys have been named 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” honorees by The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the publication’s highest peer-reviewed distinctions. The honors span five practice areas and three markets and recognize Caz Hashemi, Martin W. Korman, Martin J. Waters, Patrick J. Schultheis, and Craig E. Sherman.
Caz Hashemi — Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), San Jose
Caz is chief executive officer of Wilson Sonsini and a nationally recognized litigator who represents companies, boards, and individuals in high-stakes securities litigation, government investigations, and SEC enforcement matters. A former SEC enforcement attorney, he draws on experience on both sides of regulatory matters to help clients navigate complex and sensitive challenges.
Martin W. Korman — Mergers and Acquisitions Law, San Jose
Marty is a corporate partner and one of the nation’s leading M&A attorneys, with particular depth in the technology sector. He advises public and private companies, investors, boards, private equity sponsors, and founders on complex strategic transactions and the corporate governance issues that accompany them.
Martin J. Waters — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, San Diego
Marty is a corporate and securities partner and a founding partner of Wilson Sonsini’s San Diego office and Southern California corporate practice. For more than 30 years, he has advised high-growth life sciences and technology companies as they navigate pivotal stages of growth, from formation and financing through IPOs, strategic partnerships, and other transformative transactions.
Patrick J. Schultheis — Corporate Law, Seattle
Patrick is a corporate partner who works with technology, life sciences, healthcare, and other growth companies at every stage of development. He advises clients on public offerings, M&A, and private financings and also represents underwriters and venture capital investors in transactions across the U.S. and internationally.
Craig E. Sherman — Venture Capital Law, Seattle
Craig is a corporate partner with more than 35 years of experience advising emerging and established companies, venture capital firms, and investment banks on complex corporate and securities matters. His practice spans venture financings, public offerings, M&A, technology licensing, and domestic and international joint ventures, with extensive experience working with clients in the Pacific Northwest, across the U.S., and internationally.
“Lawyer of the Year” is awarded to a single lawyer in each practice area and metropolitan area who receives the highest overall peer feedback. The distinction reflects the respect a lawyer has earned from peers for professional excellence, ability, and integrity.
The honors are part of broader recognition for Wilson Sonsini attorneys in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, spanning numerous practice areas and markets.
For more information and to view Wilson Sonsini’s full 2027 Best Lawyers rankings, click here.