On January 12, 2026, Los Angeles Business Journal named Wilson Sonsini partner Fred Rowley among its “Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys” in a special supplement recognizing “superb attorneys in the LA region who happen to be minorities, which is an important benchmark for an effective legal landscape."

In the accompanying profile, Fred is recognized among one of the nation's foremost appellate advocates. He has argued over 70 appeals, including those before the U.S. Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court, and the Delaware Supreme Court. Fred has worked with clients from some of the country's most powerful companies (including Google, Netflix, Colgate) to some of its most marginalized citizens, handling matters across a wide range of issues, from constitutional challenges to international law to securities and class action matters to intellectual property issues.

Click here to view Fred's profile and the complete list of honorees.